Today on the Go Diaper Free Podcast we're talking about what to do when your EC’d child starts resisting the potty.
Specifically, we are answering a listener question from Kate from Eugene, Oregon who is ECing her 20-month old daughter.
“Hi Andrea. My name is Kate and my child is almost 20 months old and she has not pooped in her pants since she was probably six months old. Recently, we went on a vacation and she started pooping in her pants again. Not every time, but more regularly. She's very opposed to potting right now, both pee and poop, but we can usually get her to pee, some of the time. But poops are kind of an enigma to us now because she hasn't pooped in her pants for so long and we don't know what to do. We were hoping for your help. I think that's all the information you need. Thanks so much. I really look forward to hearing your answer. Thanks. Bye.”
When your child takes a big step backwards, you can feel like giving up on elimination communication.
First: know that you’re not alone!
And second: major changes to a child's routine, such as a vacation, can spur on a potty regression.
What you are going through is completely normal...but how do we get out of this dreadful situation?
Today we'll talk about a few things you can do to help get your child back on track if they start resisting the potty...and begin pooping their pants after a near-lifetime of not pooping their pants. :)
Listen to the full podcast episode for a special musical surprise at the end!
You will hear: How changes in routine can impact EC How to check your vibe What “misses” really indicate at this age The surefire way to get out of a potty pause at 20 months (you’d be surprised that it has nothing to do with EC) Links and other resources mentioned today: The Go Diaper Free Book The Pep Talk is a free “first 20 pages” excerpt found on my Potty Training Book Page Free Observation Log The Tiny Potty Training Book Potty Pause MiniCourse Podcast Episode #23 - Potty Pauses "You Can Still Cry" by Aly Halpert + Friends Top Hat Potty at TinyUndies.com Mini Potty at TinyUndies.com Easy Start Guide for EC (Free Download) Ask Andrea: Submit your questions about elimination communication here!#28 Easy Catch #1: The wake-up pee
#27 Baby signals: stopping, starting + changing!
#26 Getting back on track with EC
#25 Pottying baby at night without losing sleep
#24 A Brief History of Diapers
#23 Potty Pauses: A Refreshing New Perspective
#22 The Infant Potty Training Trailblazer - Laurie Boucke Interview Part 2
#21 The Infant Potty Training Trailblazer - Laurie Boucke Interview Part 1
#20 Infant pottying in cold weather
#19 Shopping with a diaper-free baby
#18 Travel without losing your EC progress
#17 How to take your baby to the potty
#16 My birth story: An almost unassisted birth
#15 Preparing for EC with a newborn baby
#14 Parent's Intuition: Part 4 of when does my baby need to pee
#13 The 5 Biggest Potty Training Mistakes
#12 Transition Times: Part 3 of when does my baby need to pee
#11 My elimination communication story (with baby #1)
#10 Natural Timing: Part 2 of when does my baby need to pee
#9 Myths + misconceptions about EC
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