010 / How to Potty Train a Baby (0–18 Months): 3 Simple Steps for Early Toilet Learning

What happens after your first “catch”… and how do you actually get to a potty-trained baby? In this episode of Held and Heard, I’m walking you through the exact 3-part framework I used to support my baby in becoming dry, aware, and communicating his need to go by just 10 weeks old. Whether you’re starting elimination communication (EC) from birth or finding this later with an older baby, this episode will show you what actually makes early toilet learning work. Inside, we cover: How to build body awareness from birth (and why this is the foundation of EC) How babies naturally communicate potty needs—even without words How to support your baby in holding, signaling, and initiating potty use Why waiting until age 2–3 often makes potty training harder—not easier And how to begin, even if you feel like you’ve “missed your window” If you’ve ever felt like: “I got a few catches… now what?” “My baby isn’t signaling clearly” “I don’t have time to sit around hoping they’ll go” This episode will give you a clear, simple path forward. And if you’re ready for step-by-step support, you can learn exactly how to apply this framework inside: Born Ready (for newborns and early postpartum) Ditch the Diapers (for mobile babies 10–18 months) Start where you are. It’s not too late—and it doesn’t have to be complicated.