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73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need to Know About Elimination Communication & Potty Training From Birth

September 21, 2026 · 1 h 10 min

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This week Anna sits down with Andrea Olson of @godiaperfree to dive deep into elimination communication (EC).

They discuss exactly how elimination communication works, how to recognize your baby’s cues, when and how to offer the potty, what to do when you miss a cue, and how EC can evolve as your baby grows.

They also unpack why the average age of potty training has increased so dramatically over the past several decades, where the idea of “readiness” came from, and the "research" commonly used to support waiting until children are older. We hope you love this episode with Andrea!


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