Standard disposable nappies (or diapers, for my US friends) can cost a lot and aren’t good for our mama earth — especially when you consider that the average infant goes through a staggering 8,000 of them by the time they are toilet trained! And even some (but not all) cloth nappies aren’t the best solution: some leave a large carbon footprint, and some use loads of chemicals, pesticides and water to produce. So what is an earth-loving, conscious mama to do when it comes to her baby’s sweet tushie — those are the only two options, right?! Wrong. Today’s guest, Andrea Olson, is on a mission to teach parents around the world about Elimination Communication (EC) — a gentle, non-coercive way to respond to a baby’s natural hygiene needs from as early as birth. As Andrea points out, it’s the way nature intended… and in this episode, she’s going to explain exactly how to get started!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.