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 gets in the way.

We'll talk about the beginning phase of EC, how much observation you actually need, and how to get started without letting EC take over your entire life.

Because you don't need a perfect schedule to start pottying your baby.

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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. Parent intuition stuff.Nothing complicated. Nothing crunchy. Just why this approach clicks for so many families.

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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 where to go. Because sometimes switching things up constantly can make potty learning feel way harder than it needs to.

Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/116

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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 that practicing Elimination Communication can actually make your working and caretaking struggles easier. Less time-consuming poopy diapers to deal with, a happier baby, quick and easy diaper changes, and early potty independence, among other benefits. But, it's quite the balancing act, trying to figure out how to practically insert it into your work day, especially if you're just getting started.

Here are a few things I've learned from practicing EC while working full time (as a virtual teacher) from home.....starting during the newborn stage, to a crawling baby, and now entering early toddlerhood.

Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/115

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Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

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://godiaperfree.com/113

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Start EC with your baby today with my popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

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 comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/112

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

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 about.

Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/111

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

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

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