The Go Diaper Free Podcast

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 e...

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 tod...

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 not...

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 f...

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/...

“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 wan...

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 e...

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...

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 gui...

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 yo...

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://godiaperf...

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 t...

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.co...

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...

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 star...

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...

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:...

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 E...

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...

Blowouts are just part of life with a baby… or are they?? What if you could get through the baby years, all the way to potty independence, without ever encountering this explosive event? In today's episode, I explain how that’s totally possible, even with part-time EC!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/227 Get my free easy start guide for EC ht...

You’ve heard murmurs about the dreaded EC “potty pause” but what on earth is it, and why does it happen? Today I share some valuable insights from a long-time EC mentor that will help you to understand the “potty pause” on a deeper level, and maybe even view it in a positive light!   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/226 Get my free easy start gu...

Have you ever seen (or heard) parents making sounds during EC that cue their baby to go potty? Ever wondered how in the world they do that??? It’s called sound association, and I talk all about how to accomplish it in today’s episode.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/225 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start...

You’ve heard of young toddlers signaling that they have to go potty, but when it comes to your kiddo, there isn’t a signal in sight! Is there anything you can do to help your LO give you a heads up? Or are you stuck with the silent treatment? Find out in today’s episode, as we discuss what you can do to encourage your toddler to signal for the potty.   Get full show notes and add your comments or...

Your LO is finally potty trained! Or so you thought…. Today Nicole answers questions from two mamas who have run into challenges after their kiddos completed potty training.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/223 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:...

We all know babies poop (a LOT). But what do you do when your baby poops while nursing, in the high chair, only while standing, or in his undies? In today’s episode, Nicole helps 4 mamas problem-solve their poop predicaments.   Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/222 Get my free easy start guide for EC https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with y...