Getting back on track with EC [after falling off the wagon]
So many parents completely fall off the EC wagon during months 8-14 when baby is becoming mobile, and mom and dad are getting back to "normal" life and work.
This is 100% normal!
However, if you're in this situation, you may feel like you've failed, or like a loser, or completely overwhelmed. "How in the world can I start EC again? Everything has changed!"
Don't worry. I'm going to give you a surefire way to get EC back on track, quickly, and in audio no less.
You will hear:
- the best baby wardrobe for getting back in touch with her natural potty timing
- how to log your baby's natural timing for poo and pee
- the two events you should be logging from
- how to know you've collected enough information
- choosing your potty commitment (part-time or full-time)
- how to begin again
Supplies you will need
- observation log (below)
- a pen or pencil
- a clock, watch, or smart phone (for keeping track of intervals)
- a diaper belt or elastic scrunchie
- cloth prefolds (get the REGULAR or PREMIUM size for use in a diaper belt) OR burp cloths
- cloth diaper covers and inserts/prefolds for after you get back on track, mainly daytime and possibly nighttime - get the INFANT size for inserting per my Quick EC Diaper Method, below.
- toilet seat reducer OR mini potty OR top hat potty (the latter is usually for 9 months and under)
- disposables that stay wet but contain leaks (for daycare or caregiving with others, and for nighttime/naptime if need be)
- my Go Diaper Free book (it will help you fill in any blank you have after listening to the instructions!)
- the Tiny Potty board book for your child
- the Tiny Potty Training Book for you if you want to wrap up nighttime or daytime EC with potty training, for later on.
Download your free EC Observation Log here:
Thanks! Please check your email to grab your log and get started!
Next, listen to today's podcast, in full.
How to put baby in a sumo style diaper
Thanks for Listening!
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What are your goals for getting back into EC? Share your successes with us too!
I look forward to discussing with you in the comments, below!
xx Andrea
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This is a re-post of an article originally published by Andrea Olson on 3/15/16
Hi Andrea
I was looking to get a copy of your observation log. I’ve submitted my name and email 3x and it’s been almost 2 hours – should it take that long to come to my email? And yes I have checked my junk mail as well…?
Thanks!
Beth
Hi Beth (and everyone) – I believe we fixed this for ya back then, but for other recent readers, it is fixed! :)
Hi Andrea,
It seems to not be working again. Anywhere else it can be found?
Thanks!
Jennifer
No it’s not….same issue
Hi Victoria! Often our emails get filtered out as spam, you can check your other/spam folders. You can always email mamas@godiaperfree.com and we can send it to you as well. xx Andrea
Hi! It’s not working right now also, it says an error “ There was an error subscribing to ConvertKit. The account is no longer connected.”
Also: how do you access the transcript for podcasts?
Sorry for the late reply! Can you please email mamas@godiaperfree.com – they can look up your account and send you the resource you are looking for. As for transcript, I do not believe this episode has one. Sorry!
Hi Andrea! Somehow I can’t see the link to play the podcast. Am I missing something? Thanks !
Hi Laura! Directly below the Podcast picture you’ll see a black circle with a pink play button. There is also the option to download right there. xx Andrea
I can’t see the link neither
Hi Vivien! Directly below the Podcast picture you’ll see a black circle with a pink play button. There is also the option to download right there. xx Andrea