The Go Diaper Free Podcast
Andrea Olson
Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free explains elimination communication - the concept of pottying your baby, as early as birth - which is what people have done for all of human history and in today's world where there are no diapers. She makes it easy to integrate EC into your modern lifestyle as a new parent, demystifies how to know your baby needs to go, how to take them to the toilet instead of primarily relying on the diaper, and makes EC approachable, accessible, and fun, for all parents...whether part-time, with or without diapers, and in any region of the world. Contrary to popular marketing messages, diapers are tools, not toilets, and babies are ALL born "ready" to use the toilet. Learn how to connect with your baby on this very natural level with Andrea's expert guidance, and experience the freedom of a life without dependence upon diapers, a life without traumatic toilet training, a life where your baby gets a head start on developing motor skills, communication, and learning by prioritizing this age-appropriate skill (0-18 months). EC honors your baby's dignity and makes parenting THAT much easier! Stop changing blowouts...and learn how to listen to your baby's requests for good hygiene. Learn more at godiaperfree.com. (PS - Andrea also occasionally covers potty training, for those of you who find us after 18 months.)
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2024 • 13min
#267 How to hold a newborn for elimination communication
Are you feeling a little confused about how to hold that squishy new baby over a potty? This week's episode is for you! We're sharing 16 different hold variations and what scenarios they're best for, so you can potty your baby anytime, anywhere. Check it out! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/267 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jan 16, 2024 • 7min
#266 How to tell when it's Potty Time
Elimination Communication sounds great and everything – hold your baby over a potty or the sink when you know they need to pee. Ummmm okay, how am I supposed to know when a baby needs to pee? Actually, there are 4 different ways to help you figure it out. Tune in to today's episode to hear all about them! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/266 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jan 9, 2024 • 6min
#265 Diapers are not full-time toilets
Did you know that when disposable diapers were first invented, they were wildly unpopular? But after some genius marketing (and a lucrative partnership with a famous pediatrician), they are now the "standard" in most industrialized societies. So what did parent's do before diapers became the cultural norm? Find out in today's episode! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/265 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Jan 2, 2024 • 14min
#264 Part-Time EC with a Newborn for New Moms (and Dads!)
So you want to try elimination communication, but you're worried about new parent overwhelm and it being "just one more thing." Or maybe you're already there, but you just can't shake that gnawing feeling that EC might be right for you. Tune into this week's episode and hear how the magic of part-time EC could be just the thing for you. Plus super-easy tips to get you started! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/264 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Dec 26, 2023 • 14min
#263 Teaching a toddler to climb onto the big potty
Learn how to teach toddlers to climb onto the big potty independently, explore tools and techniques for potty training, and get tips on supporting toddlers in this common challenge.
Dec 19, 2023 • 12min
#262 How to ditch diapers during the holidays
Okay, time for some tough love. Some of you will use any excuse under the sun to delay ditching diapers. A big one we hear a lot is the holidays. We get it, there's a lot going on. But the holidays could also be the PERFECT time to wrap up elimination communication or start potty training. All you need is a little strategy. Here are the 5 steps to ditching diapers during the holidays - or really anytime! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/262 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Dec 13, 2023 • 11min
#261 4 Surprising Factors That Influence EC
"I remember starting Elimination Communication with my third baby back in 2020. 'This will be easy!' I thought…. But this time around, it just wasn't as natural." Have any of you encountered surprises while practicing EC? Today on the podcast we're sharing a post by one of our certified coaches, Ariane, who has some great tips for how to handle those unexpected challenges. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/261 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Nov 28, 2023 • 14min
#260 Elimination Communication Signaling 101
Have you been trying elimination communication with your baby but she just doesn't signal when she needs to pee? Have you wondered how to get her to start signaling? Maybe he was signaling for a while and then suddenly stopped! Now what? Tune in for today's episode where we troubleshoot these common EC frustrations and share tons of tips to get you back in sync with your baby. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/260 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Nov 21, 2023 • 38min
#259 Mompreneur Life with Andrea
Andrea's back to share what she's been up to over the last year - besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea and Nicole chat all things mom-ing-while-running-a-business (or two). Hear how Andrea got to where she is now, what she's learned along the way, and how YOU can benefit from her years of experience and become a Mompreneur yourself! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/259 Join the Mompreneur Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/andreaolson Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
Nov 14, 2023 • 12min
#258 How to encourage self-dressing
Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing and overall potty independence. Don't miss today's episode, when we'll talk about how, and why it's important. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/258 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
