273 episodes
The Go Diaper Free Podcast Andrea Olson
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- Kids & Family
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4.5 • 10 Ratings
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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.)
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Myths + misconceptions about EC
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 https://godiaperfree.com/start
Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook
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Baby Signals: Part 1 of when does my baby need to pee
EC is great… if you know what to look for and if you've got some information on-hand about the different ways to know your baby has to potty. I’m going to teach you 4 ways to know when your baby needs to pee: The 4 Roads to Potty Time! Today’s episode is part 1 of 4: Baby Signals. Tune in to learn the most common EC signals with real-life examples.
Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/08
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
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EC vocabulary and ec(bonics)
What is a miss? What is a pottytunity? What exactly is a peenie-weenie?? This week's episode covers the vocabulary that most people use when talking about doing elimination communication with their babies. This one is sure to entertain!
Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/07
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 -
What in the world is elimination communication? Part 2
Now that you’ve got a better idea of what elimination communication IS, let’s get into the nuts and bolts! In today’s episode I’ll help you orient yourself towards the big picture of what EC is, including the 4 events that lead to potty time, alternatives to diapering and doing diaper-free time, types of EC and what to expect, and what sort of support is helpful when doing EC.
Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/06
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
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Part-time Elimination Communication, Explained
So many folks put off trying or starting EC because they believe you have to be with your child 24/7 and that you have to do EC 100% full time or not at all. This simply isn't true! In today’s episode we're going to explore part-time EC, what it can look like, and how some folks choose to do it. If you work outside of your home or you just want to do EC with more balance (ie: not all the freaking time), this is your show!
Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/05
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 -
The 9 EC No-no's
What’s the most important thing all parents need to know about elimination communication? What about the primary cause of potty pauses? Or the biggest mistake folks make with EC? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 9 things to avoid with EC and how, plus what to do if you’ve already tripped on one (or more) of these common stumbling blocks. Don’t miss it!
Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/04
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
Customer Reviews
Thanks GoDiaperFree!
I love Andrea and her advice. She knows what she is talking about and is really practical and down to earth. I am so glad i found out about elimination communication before my baby no2 and it was go diaper free where i got the most of the advice. Thank you, Andrea! You are doing great work ❤️
Recently disappointing
I have learned a lot about EC from this podcast and Andrea’s book on EC which has really helped me with the practice with my child. HOWEVER, she is increasingly diverging onto other topics on which she is not an expert. Some of the opinions being expressed by Andrea are stated as if they were facts. The episode on medical freedom is poorly researched and used as a political platform, though her stated intention is to the contrary. It is a real shame that she has decided to turn what was once a useful source of information for those looking to practise EC into something entirely different.
Brilliant
What an amazing podcast. Being a nappy free novice, I’ve really enjoyed listening to all the helpful information. It’s such a fantastic resource. Thank you so much.