You're a passionate EC parent. But you still feel a little awkward talking about EC in public or with new parents. Sound familiar? You aren't the only one! Let's go over how to break the ice and inform others about elimination communication with confidence, and without sounding crazy. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/31 Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

This one is my favorite Easy Catch of the four. Most of us have totally seen the exact moment our baby is getting ready to poop. What can you do instead of just watching them go and cleaning up after them? You won’t want to miss this week’s episode, especially if you agree that cleaning after a poopy diaper is NOT for you. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/30 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with...

If you appreciate elimination communication for its alignment with the natural biology of infants, you'll enjoy baby-led weaning! In today’s brand new episode, I’m talking to dietician Katie Ferraro from Baby-Led Weaning! We explore the instinctive nature of babies to feed themselves and cover topics such as the right time to introduce solids, allergies, and how to present 100 different foods to your baby by their first birthday. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

You take off your baby’s diaper and they immediately pee on you. Has this happened to you? Here’s how to turn that into an Easy Catch , and start teaching your LO where pee goes- in the potty! Listen to learn all about how to make the most of this part of your everyday routine.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/29 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go...

The Four Easy Catches are the best way to get started with elimination communication. Today’s episode is all about Easy Catch #1 - The Wake Up Pee.  Whether you’re brand new to EC or just need a refresher, listen for all the details on how to get more successful catches!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/28 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper...

How do you tell if your baby needs to go to the potty? How can you teach them to signal? How does signaling look different from newborn to older infant stages? What if my baby NEVER signals? Listen to this week’s episode for everything you need to get tuned in to your LO’s potty signals.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/27 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular...

Do you feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon with EC? Maybe baby is starting to become mobile.  Maybe mom or dad have to go back to work. Maybe life is just “going back to normal” after that sweet newborn period. You’re not alone! This is very common in months 8-14, so don’t feel like you’re a failure! This episode will help you get back on track in a snap when you feel like life has gotten in the way of EC.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

Daytime EC is one thing, but taking your baby to potty at night is a whole different beast. How do you do it without everyone losing sleep? What if your LO suddenly resists big time? This episode is all about nighttime EC, including instructions, troubleshooting, and how it went with my own babies.  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/25 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my...

What did people do centuries ago, before disposable diapers? When did they hit the scene? And how have they affected potty training, our environment, our children, and us as parents? Whether you’re new to EC or a seasoned pro, listen for an eye-opening deep dive into the history of diapers. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/24 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular...

Help! What do you do when your LO simply REFUSES to use the potty? Even worse, maybe they seem to prefer the diapers (or floor/underwear/you 💀) Let’s talk about why baby is not simply being frustrating– and how we can support their development during these phases. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/23 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:...

Whether you’re new to EC or you’re a veteran, there is nothing better than learning from somebody who is an absolute trailblazer in the infant potty training world. Listen to the SECOND half of my interview with Laurie Boucke! Her book about EC was PIVOTAL in bringing the practice to Western culture back in the late 70’s! In this episode she talks about writing her book in a time before the Internet, and what went into developing her EC methodology.  Get full show notes and add your comments...

This week, we’re throwing it back to my talk with a true OG of EC: author and EC trailblazer Laurie Boucke! Over the years, I’ve mentored and helped SO many parents in their EC journeys But when I was just getting started, it was Laurie’s book that helped me understand the history, methods, and benefits of EC! This week I’m sharing the FIRST half of an interview I was honored to do with her, with the second half coming next week. Don’t miss it! Get full show notes and add your comments or...

It may be summer here in our part of the world, but I know many folks in our EC community hail from regions that are in winter right now. And no matter where in the world you are, it’s never too early to get yourself ready to stay consistent in your EC all year round! Listen to this week’s episode if you want to know all about cold weather pottying!  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/20 Get my free easy start guide for EC...

Can you even run errands and do your thing– WHILE your baby is diaper-free?? Doing EC while shopping does NOT have to be stressful or terrifying. In fact, just as with travel + EC, shopping diaper-free can often go much more smoothly than reducing your diaper dependency at home! I’ll tell you all about how to keep up EC and still run your errands– you DON’T have to be stuck inside! Let's start shopping diaper-free! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

Planning a trip this summer? Does the idea of pottying in a train or a plane freak you out? What about pottying on a road trip or a nature hike? In this week’s episode, I’ll tell you about ALL the different forms EC can take while you’re away from home. Don’t let pottying stop you from going on adventures with your LO!    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/18 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with...

So you got the “4 Roads to Potty Time” down pat. You know WHEN your baby needs to go. But what do you actually do NEXT to catch that pee or poo?? In this week’s episode, I go over exactly what “pottying a baby” can look like, whether you have a newborn, a mobile baby, or a toddler!  Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/17 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go...

Unassisted birth. Freebirth. Self-directed birth. What is an undisturbed birth REALLY like? Maybe you’re deciding if (or you already decided!) you want your own unassisted birth. Maybe you just want to deepen your understanding of natural birth in general. Maybe you’re just curious to hear my story. Whatever your journey, tune in for a play-by-play of my (almost) unassisted birth.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/16 Get my free easy...

Are you expecting a little one soon? Wondering how to prepare for your newborn's arrival with Elimination Communication in mind? We've got you covered! This week’s episode is jam-packed with essential tips and must-haves for starting EC from day one. You don’t need to wing it! I’ll tell you about everything you need to make your journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/15 Get my free easy start...

Have you ever had a hunch about something that turned out to be spot on? When it comes to taking baby to the potty, sometimes you just KNOW. This week’s episode is about intuition – the last (but not least!) of the 4 “Roads to Potty Time”. Tune in to hear about getting in touch with one of our most basic instincts, and some tips on what to do even if you feel like you have no potty intuition at all! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/14 Get...

Did you know Elimination Communication has an expiration date? If your kiddo is 18m+ and you’re still doing EC, you HAVE to listen to this episode! It’s time to switch gears to potty training. There are 5 big potty training mistakes parents I surveyed stated they could have done differently. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how to correct them, or avoid them altogether!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/13 Get my free easy start...

Most babies hold their pee in various situations, so pottying them before or after these events is usually successful. These are typical times that most babies usually need to pee. We call this generic (or common) timing, and it’s one of the 4 “Roads to Potty Time” that help you determine when your baby needs to pee. This week’s episode will cover how to use generic timing to balance your own busy life. Don’t miss it!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

Sometimes we just need to share our stories! Today I share my entire EC journey with my first son, Kaiva, from beginning to end. I hope that my journey ECing Kaiva informs your EC practice or helps you in some way. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear our story, and let me know what you take away from it.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/11 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby...

When does your baby need to pee? There are four ways to find out. Today's episode covers #2: your baby's natural timing. If you can get acquainted with your baby's natural timing, EC will be that much simpler for you! Tune in to learn how to recognize your baby’s inherent pottying rhythm.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/10 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my...

Infant Pottying can be rare in most Western countries. People have strong reactions to what seems odd to them: A baby without diapers? Pottying at that age? Asking to go to the bathroom...at birth? Mostly, these reactions stem from common myths and misperceptions. Tune in this week to hear me clear up 5 of these myths and set the EC record straight.    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/09 Get my free easy start guide for EC...