004 / Can Your Newborn Baby Be Potty Trained? Here's What "Toilet Readiness" Misunderstands

Can a newborn really be potty trained? Or have we misunderstood what “ready” actually means? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions around potty training and elimination communication — the idea that children must walk, talk, and fully manage the bathroom independently before they “deserve” to be out of diapers. If you’ve ever Googled: “When is my child ready for potty training?” “Is elimination communication realistic?” “Can newborns control their bladder?” “Infant potty training vs traditional potty training” This conversation is for you. In this episode, I share: Why the cultural definition of potty training may be incomplete The three criteria I use to define “potty trained" for a baby Why your newborn already shows readiness from birth Why elimination communication is about dignity, not pressure The difference between independence and capability This isn’t about adding something new to your already full postpartum plate. It’s about recognizing what your baby is already communicating.   🧭 Learn more about the Born Ready course (0–12 months roadmap) 🌿 Join community support inside The Listening Circle ______________________________ 🐣 Learn more about natural infant toilet learning and elimination communication at readyfrombirth.com 🌱 Check out Hiro Diapers, the healthiest diapers you can buy (for your baby AND the earth) 📲Follow along on Instagram @readyfrombirth.ec