Back to Basics

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

September 21, 2026·1h 10m
Episode Description from the Publisher

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!Our Guest:Andrea's Instagram Andrea's WebsiteElimination Communication BookBuy Tiny Undies & Top Hat PottiesOur Sponsor:Thank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode. You can use code BACKTOBASICS for 10% off your order at Figwellness.co and enjoy Anna's favorite prenatal vitamins!

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