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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

007 / "But What About Daycare?” How to Make Elimination Communication Work as a Working Mom

from Held & Heard: Infant potty training, elimination communication & postpartum motherhood · host Heather Medlin, Ready From Birth

If you’ve ever thought: “Elimination communication sounds amazing… but I work.” “What about daycare?” “I can’t be with my baby 24/7…” This episode is for you. Because the truth is—those aren’t actually barriers to elimination communication. They’re just the wrong questions. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really looks like to practice EC as a working mom, including: Why “daycare” isn’t the real issue (and what is) What to say to caregivers (and what to expect) Why most U.S. daycare settings struggle with EC—and what to do instead Real-life childcare setups that actually support your baby’s learning How to create consistency (even when you’re not the one with your baby all day) The exact system I’ve used with multiple caregivers, nannies, and an au pair How EC can still lead to potty independence by 12–15 months—even with a job I’m also sharing behind-the-scenes of how I made this work as a full-time professional with three kids—so you can see what’s actually possible. Because this isn’t about staying home. It’s about understanding your baby, creating consistency, and choosing a system that works with your life—not against it. If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum and want a clear, step-by-step system to make this simple: Inside Born Ready, I walk you through exactly how to: Start from birth (or wherever you are) Recognize your baby’s signals Create routines that caregivers can follow Stay consistent all the way to early potty independence This is the piece most moms are missing—and it’s what makes this actually work. 👉 Learn more at: readyfrombirth.com

Think you can’t do elimination communication because you work or use daycare? In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how EC can fit into real life—and why it’s more possible than you think.

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