The average age of potty training has more than doubled in two generations. But! The blame doesn't belong to parents, so let go of any guilt (yes, I’m talkin’ to you). It belongs to long-term, strategic marketing campaigns from a 65 billion dollar industry that have slowly, over these generations, led to dramatic changes in the way we parent. If you’re sensitive to extremely passionate opinions, maybe skip this week’s episode… Otherwise, join me for an HONEST talk about how we’ve been duped for the sake of capitalism. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/68 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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#67 How to save money on diapers
Raising a kid, especially in this economy, is not cheap. Trust me, with 6 kids I know all the ways those expenses add up before you realize! But there is one area where you can cut costs significantly. Today's episode is all about how to save money on diapers. Obviously, doing full-time Elimination Communication will save you a lot on diapers. Even if you DON’T do EC full time, there are creative ways to save on some of those diaper expenses that can really rack up! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/67 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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#66 When daddy won't do EC
What do you do if you’re the only one in your family who is excited about elimination communication? It can feel lonely and hopeless if your husband is not on board with EC…or with any other baby care suggestions and preferences. Maybe you even have a partner who is outright not being helpful with baby. Join me on this week’s episode to talk about some ways to talk to a resisting partner about EC, how to find ways to work together, and some stories from listeners! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/66 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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#65 Fear of the autoflush toilet
I hate autoflush toilets. If you've ever taken your child to a public restroom, there's a 100% chance you've encountered one of these toilets that flushes all by itself…and that it has scared the bejesus out of your little one! Think from their point of view: it’s a big, unexpected noise, right under their bottom, while they’re vulnerable trying to pee! Autoflush toilets can make EC and potty training on-the-go tricky. I have a solution for you in today’s episode. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/65 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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#64 How to clean pee out of a mattress
Everyone’s first question when we say we don’t use diapers:“Don’t you get pee on everything?” First of all, nope. Second of all, I get it, nobody wants a pee mattress. Sometimes misses do happen, but I have the perfect way to clean your mattress (or carpet, or couch, or whatever). Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/64 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
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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