DiaperFreeChallenge 2: Getting Started

DiaperFreeChallenge 2: Getting Started Checklist

- Complete the Preparing for the Challenge Checklist

- Gather your supplies

- Complete a Get Started Checklist based on the Get Started Approach you have chosen

- Pick a day/time and begin

- Talk to your child about eliminating, even infants can appreciate what you are saying

- Continue to attend your local DiaperFreeBaby meetings

- Pose any questions to your local DiaperFreeBaby Group or Mentor

- Practice meditation or yoga, get a massage, take a warm bath, or do
something that will help you stay relaxed throughout the EC journey

Get Started with the Observation Approach

Observation Approach Checklist

- Place your child on a waterproof pad

- Make note of any signals your child exhibits before, during, or after eliminating either mentally or on your Observation Approach Worksheet

- Make note of the times your child eliminates either mentally or on your Observation Approach Worksheet

- Make note of any intuitive feelings you have before your child eliminates either mentally or on your Observation Approach Worksheet

- When you feel comfortable offer the potty based on your observations

Get Started with the Opportunities Approach

Opportunities Approach Checklist

- Offer your child the potty just upon waking

- Offer your child the potty during diaper changes

- Offer your child the potty before or after a bath

- Offer your child the potty during transition times such as leaving or returning to your house

- Offer your child the potty any time you feel your child needs to eliminate

- Make notes about pottying on your Opportunities Approach Worksheet