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 comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/109 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

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 comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/109 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

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 comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/109 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

#109 Playing with the potty

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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