When I first heard about elimination communication—the idea of tuning into your baby’s cues and helping them use the potty instead of relying entirely on diapers—I thought it sounded both fascinating and mildly intimidating. But at just four weeks postpartum, I decided to give it a try. What I discovered surprised me: it was way easier than I expected… but also a lot of work for me as the caregiver.

keep a small basket of board books next to the potty, and she absolutely loves it. Honestly, who among us doesn’t appreciate a little reading while we handle our business? 😂 Once I started offering books, the potty suddenly became less scary, and she stopped running away from it. So now, after months of EC and weeks of toddler resistance, I think we’re at the starting line of something new. I’m planning to start formal potty training next week—probably moving toward removing