025 / My 15-Month-Old Couldn't Wear a Diaper...But He Knew What do Do Instead.

When my 15-month-old caught a virus from his new daycare, everything changed overnight. His rash was so severe that he couldn't comfortably wear a diaper. As I cared for him through fever, blisters, sleepless nights, and a week at home, I found myself unexpectedly grateful for one decision we'd made from the very beginning: learning to listen to his potty signals. He didn't suddenly become capable because he got sick. He had been communicating all along. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of one difficult week that completely reinforced why I believe the best time to begin elimination communication isn't "when life settles down"—it's from the very beginning, when your baby is already wired to communicate. We'll talk about: - Why waiting until "later" often makes things harder, not easier. - What my son's illness revealed about babies' natural awareness. - The surprising benefits of building communication long before potty independence. - Why the fruit of EC comes from the practice, not just the end result. If you've ever thought, *"I'll start when things calm down,"* this episode is for you. And if listening leaves you wondering what your own baby's signals might look like, I'd love to help you experience your very first catch. Join me inside The First Catch Weekend, where I'll walk you through exactly how to recognize your baby's natural timing, make your first catch in the potty, and discover just how much your baby has been communicating all along. Because once you see your own baby's signals, you'll never look at them the same way again. \----- Learn more at Readyfrombirth.com 🐣Preparing for birth? Know what to do from Day One, start the Born Ready course today! 🐥Ready to get on with toilet independence? Help your baby graduate from EC with Ditch the Diapers 📱Follow along on Instagram @readyfrombirth.ec