Did you know that if we’re stressed, our babies can feel it? Not only that, if we are carrying stress or tension in our bodies, our babies might not be able to pee or poop! Dee, our certified coach in Quebec, has contributed another humorous and informative post about the role of coregulation in EC. Tune in for another witty and relatable episode, and learn how you (and your baby) can be more relaxed during potty time.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

What if you do everything “right” with elimination communication, but it doesn’t work out the way you planned? Was all that work for nothing? Should you just give up and potty train later? Tune in this week to hear Nicole’s experience with EC disappointment, and get some tips on how to resolve those regrets and recover your EC practice.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/251 Get my free easy start guide for EC...

What do you do if you want to start eliminating communication with your newborn, but your toddler still isn’t potty trained?? This is the conundrum Dee, one of our certified coaches, faced when her second baby was born. Tune in this week as we bring her humorous and all-too-relatable story to the podcast, and find out what she did to help both of her kiddos become diaper free.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/250 Get my free easy start...

Double the trouble, or double the fun? What do you do with two or more babies who need to pee at the same time when you only have two hands? Tune in for this week’s listener-submitted question asking how to juggle twins and EC, plus some expert advice from one of our certified coaches who is a twin mama herself. This episode is chock-full of great tips for any parent, whether you have singletons or multiples, so don’t miss it!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

It’s finally heeeeeere! The solution we have all been waiting for to that darn autoflush sensor: FlushHush! Tune in for a special preview and tips for use in today’s episode. But first we’ll talk about how to handle EC or potty training when you’re out and about. You won’t want to miss this!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/248 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my...

My baby was completely stuck for an hour of pushing and I didn’t know what to do! I’m back with the story of the unassisted home birth of my 6th (and final) baby, Marilyn. I share all the super-juicy details, and why I made some of the decisions I did during the labor and birth. Tune in to hear it all, and be sure to check out the show notes afterward for my list of home birthing supplies!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/247 Get my...

My baby got flushed on! Raise your hand if you hate the autoflush sensor, especially when it goes off before you’re done with your business. And every parent knows, it’s even MORE damaging for our child when the public toilet prematurely flushes. It can totally traumatize our poor babies, not to mention completely derail our elimination communication or potty training efforts. Tune in to today’s episode to learn about the full impact of this nightmare problem… plus a sneak peek into a...

There’s a poop in the pool! Or in this case, the bathtub. Is this your parenting nightmare? Tune in this week to find out if it can be prevented, and how to handle it if you’re faced with a floater. Let’s dive in!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/245 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 

Why do we say parents can ditch diapers by walking? Is there something magical that happens when your child can move about on two feet? What if you feel he's ready to be done with diapers earlier, or you totally missed the window? We tackle all of this in today's episode. Tune in to hear what age we can expect babies to be out of daytime diapers by. The answer may surprise you!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/244 Get my free easy...

Your little one is more than happy to sit on the potty. But sitting is only half the battle! How can you get her to actually go? Tune in today as we troubleshoot questions from three mamas whose babies have the sitting part down, but are struggling to get the pee in the potty.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/243 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go...

You've probably heard that bringing home another baby can set you way back in the potty training department with your older child. But is that true? And if so, what's the best way to handle it? Tune in and find out how to set your older kiddo up for potty success when adding another little one to your family.    Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/242 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your...

“Is my baby’s poop normal?” If you became a parent in the last 20 years or so, you have probably typed this question into an internet search bar at some point. And if you practice elimination communication, the photos (and some of the advice) that you found were probably less-than-helpful. Today we’re talking about how baby poop can change over the course of your EC journey, and when you might want to seek professional help. Tune in to find out what’s normal and what to keep an eye out for -...

My top 3 baby sleep tips plus 1 game changer - in this episode about baby sleep WITHOUT sleep training, without crying it out, without fuss! My 6th baby is now sleeping 10-12 hours a night. Tune in this week and I’ll share with you how I got her to sleep through the night without sleep training! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/240 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my...

Does your EC’ed baby seem to hold their poop and wait to do their business until they’re in the car seat or high chair? It’s like they know! Well, turns out they do. This is a super-common issue that can also be super-frustrating. Tune in to today’s episode for some tips on how to avoid it.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/239 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my...

EC has been going great and then suddenly, out of nowhere, your baby just won't sit to go potty. What exactly are you supposed to do with that? Tune in to this week’s episode as we troubleshoot questions from three mamas who are going through this exact, super-frustrating dilemma.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/238 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book,...

I hear it every summer: “We want to start potty training, but we're going on a road trip.” - “We're going to be on vacation, so there's no point in starting until we get back.” - “We're just going to have to put her back in diapers for the car ride anyway, right?” Hear the answers on today's episode, where we set you up for road trip success in EC and potty training. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/237 Get my free easy start guide...

With all of the conflicting information - and opinions - out there, how do we as parents set realistic expectations for EC and potty training? Tune in this week as Nicole cuts through all the noise to bring you the facts about what age you can expect your LO to be wrapped up by, and how you can help the process along.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/236 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with...

EC was going great. Then… BAM! Suddenly you’re out of sync and you just can’t catch a break - or a pee! Tune in to today’s episode, where we talk all about why this happens, and what you can do to get back on track.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/235 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

Everything seems to be going just fine with EC (or potty training), when suddenly your LO has a total nuclear meltdown about using the potty. What gives? Join us for today’s episode where we talk all about what can cause potty meltdowns, what you might be able to do to try to avoid them, and how to survive them.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/234 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your...

Starting Elimination Communication but not sure exactly *how* to start? This week’s episode of the Go Diaper Free podcast is here to help! Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced parent, our beginner's guide will take you through all the gear and techniques you need to get started on this natural approach to infant hygiene. Tune in now and start your journey towards a diaper-free lifestyle today! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

Elimination Communication for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Infant Hygiene. You'll learn how to make this simple practice a part of your daily routine with your little one. It’s not rocket science, and anyone can do it! Join us for this informative episode of the Go Diaper Free podcast.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/232 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular...

When you’re pottying your baby, you don’t usually expect anything to come out the other end! But spit-up can happen any time, including during potty time. In today’s episode, I share some tips for handling (and hopefully preventing) spit-up during EC.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/231 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:...

What do you do if your infant does not want to use the potty at all… and then pees on the floor minutes later? Why might this happen, and how can you get (back) on track? Today’s episode covers it all, plus some helpful tips to avoid resistance at different stages.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/230 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:...

You’ve heard there’s a difference between EC and potty training, but what is it, and why? Is there a point when it’s better to shift gears? In today’s episode, I break down when it’s appropriate to use EC vs potty training, and how you can transition from one to the other.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/229 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go...

Did you know your newborn might cry because they have a natural instinct to stay dry? Could there be a connection to excessive crying bouts (like “colic”)? Find out in today’s episode as I take you through some possible explanations for your baby’s unexplained fussiness.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/228 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper...