The Go Diaper Free Podcast

One of the most common things parents say when their baby pees in the potty is: "Good job!"   I used to say it too. In fact, if you watch some of my old videos, you'll hear me praising my first baby all over the place. But after a lot of research, thought, and experience, I changed my mind. Should we praise our babies when they use the potty? What about stickers? M&M's? Reward charts? This is one...

Clean-up, clean-up, everybody do your share...  Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about when starting EC: The pee on the floor.  The surprise poop.  The giant mess you're imagining when you hear someone say "naked observation time." Today's question comes from a first-time mom who is starting EC with her 10-month-old and wants to know: How exactly do you clean up all this pee and poo...

Still using onesies?  Okay, who else has a drawer full of adorable onesies that suddenly became...annoying?  Maybe you've started EC. Maybe you've switched to Tiny Trainers. Maybe you're just tired of dealing with all those snaps every time your baby needs to pee.  The good news? You don't have to get rid of those favorite outfits just yet. In this week's episode, we're sharing a super simple DIY...

Many parents tell me, "I'd love to start EC, but I'm just too busy."  And honestly? I get it. Between multiple kids, work, travel, errands, and everything else life throws at us, it can feel impossible to add one more thing to your plate. But I say, "Baloney!"  In this episode, I'm answering a question from a mom who wanted to know how to start EC when life is busy, schedules are packed, or travel...

If you've ever thought, "This sounds cool but… does EC actually WORK?" — you're not alone. Because from the outside, elimination communication can feel a little… out there. No diapers? Tiny babies? Listening to cues?  In this episode, I break down 4 simple reasons EC works so well — and why it actually feels way more natural than most people expect. We're talking common sense stuff. Biology stuff....

Okay…so does your baby HAVE to use the same potty spot every single time?  Like…same bathroom Same little potty Same exact setup every day?  Not necessarily.  But there are some really helpful reasons why having a familiar potty location can make EC easier — especially in the beginning.  In this week's episode I'm talking all about potty location, routines, cues, and how babies actually learn wher...

This is a guest post from Natalie Robbins , our certified coach serving Indianapolis and surrounding areas.  Enjoy! xx Andrea Whether you work full time or part time, working from home adds an extra challenge to the already-demanding task of caring for a baby. Or is it the other way around? Caring for a baby (or toddler) can make work extra challenging....  Either way you put it, I would argue tha...

Ever found yourself wondering…"Was that a signal…or just random fussiness?" Or maybe you've heard "watch for signals" but you're like…what does that actually mean?? In this episode, we're clearing up the confusion between signals vs signs—and why it matters (or doesn't) Because once this clicks…EC gets a whole lot easier. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiape...

Everything was going fine…and then suddenly your baby won't sit on the potty. Clingy, upset, refusing, wanting YOU only. Separation anxiety can totally throw a wrench into your EC rhythm. In this episode, we're talking about what's really going on—and how to keep things gentle, connected, and moving forward (without forcing it). Because this phase? It's normal. Get full show notes and add your com...

I didn't expect this one to hit so hard. Stopping breastfeeding sounds like just another milestone, right? But then it happens…and suddenly it's emotional in a way you didn't see coming. Whether you're ready…not ready…or somewhere in between— this episode is a real, honest look at what that transition actually feels like. The messy, the surprising, the totally normal parts no one really talks abou...

Feel like you're trying to "do EC right"…and it's kinda stressing you out? Like you're overthinking every signal, every miss, every everything. We don't need it. In this episode, I'm sharing 4 simple ways to relax into EC and make it feel way more natural (and actually enjoyable) Less tension…more connection. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/110...

So…your baby (or toddler) is playing with the potty like it's a toy. Splashing, exploring, maybe even refusing to actually use it. And you're sitting there like… "Umm…is this okay??" In this episode, we're talking all about potty play—why it happens, what it means, and how to handle it without shutting things down. Because yep…this phase is actually pretty normal. Get full show notes and add your...

Okay…quick question. Do you feel like you have to buy a bunch of stuff to start EC? Like…tiny potties, special diapers, all the things? If money's tight (or you're just testing the waters), you can totally start EC using things you already have at home. In this episode, our Certified Coach Natalie shares super simple DIY potty options, budget diapering setups, and creative ways to make EC work wit...

What does the Stone Age have to do with EC? In this episode, I'm applying The Continuum Concept to elimination communication — and it might totally reframe how you see potty learning. Before disposable diapers, potty charts, and formalized "training." There was just… responding to babies. We'll talk about what our ancestors likely did, how modern culture shifted things, and why EC actually makes a...

You know the look: they get quiet, they disappear, maybe they hide behind the couch. And by the time you realize what's happening… it's too late. If you've got a stealth pooper on your hands, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 4 simple ways to handle the hiding, the sneaking, and the "don't look at me while I poop" phase — without turning it into a battle.  Get full show notes and add your comme...

Okay this one is SO interesting. What's actually happening in real EC homes around the world? Nuria surveyed over 1,000 elimination communication families  and the results might surprise you. When do most babies start? When are they out of diapers? What do families struggle with most? In this episode, we dig into the real data on exactly what families are actually experiencing.  Get full show note...

Why do we treat potty learning like a huge event, but toothbrushing like no big deal? We don't bribe for brushing, we don't panic over missed spots. We just… keep doing it.  In this episode I'm sharing why EC (and potty training) works better when we treat it like a normal daily habit — not a high-stakes milestone. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.c...

Thinking about heading to the beach with your baby but wondering how on earth EC is supposed to work in the sand? Sun, snacks, naps, salty air… and potty cues? If you've ever thought, "Should I just throw on a diaper and forget it?" — this one's for you. In this episode I'm sharing how to stay diaper-free at the beach how to handle pees and poops without stress and what to bring so you're not scra...

So you finally held your baby over the toilet 🚽You waited…And nothing happened!! Oof. Been there. That first "miss" can feel awkward, discouraging, or like, welp… guess this isn't for us.. But here's the thing…It's actually super common! In this episode + post, I'm talking about what it really means when baby doesn't go the first time, why that moment still matters, and how to keep going without...

"I'll never forget the day I found EC. But even more special was the day it found me." I want to share with you a beautiful piece written by one of our Certified Coaches. It is a story about the ups and downs of her journey with EC across multiple kids.  And I hope it helps some of you out there who might be struggling or doubting today. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here:...

Throwback time!! This is an episode I recorded back when I only had 5 of my 6 kiddos, not knowing God had planned for Marilyn to join us!    You'll hear me yapping about my EC experience, 10 years at that point, pottying from the day my babies were born. Enjoy the journey back in time and know that one day you'll be telling your own pottying success stories too!    Get full show notes and add your...

So you're expecting a baby soon. You've read all the books, watched all the YouTube videos, maybe even bought all the undies and potty gear. But then that bundle of joy arrives and you realize– there's no way EC can be as effortless as you had imagined. Because you also have an older child to tend to. Because you have more tasks to remember now. Just because life.  In this week's episode, we're fe...

When people start EC the hardest thing to explain is "potty intuition". Because what do you mean you just sense that baby needs to pee?? That's why I always teach intuition WITH observation. It's much easier to just note down your baby's signals, or the last time they peed.  This week's episode is a guest post from one of our coaches, sharing about the ways that intuition and observation work toge...

This episode is all about how to EC boys. What is different, what is the same, and what tips I have having ECd 3 boys and 2 girls, myself, from birth. Hopefully I can share some perspective and make things a little easier for all. In today's show I'm also going to share some super-thoughtful tips from readers and followers in our Go Diaper Free community who have boys. We'll discuss differences in...

When starting elimination communication with your baby, you probably have a bazillion questions, like: How often will my baby need to pee? When can I expect my baby to be potty independent? I've heard about potty pauses - when can I expect my baby to resist the potty? And that last question, my friends, is what we're going to address today. Listen to this week's episode to hear some REAL numbers I...