Classes in Chattanooga

Come see us at our office at the SBDC downtown. We have both free and paid workshops on EC and/or cloth diapers. Read on for details.

Elimination
Communication 101

In-person Course

Diapers Stink!

Learn how to use fewer diapers from birth onward. This one-hour class is intended for new and expectant parents. Children are welcome to attend!

What We'll Learn

Why Learn EC?

  • SIMPLIFY your cloth diaper laundry
  • REDUCE your environmental impact
  • IMPROVE hygiene with less diaper rash
  • DITCH DIAPERS earlier with less drama

We Will Teach You:

  • Timing and cues (i.e., how to tell when baby's gotta go)
  • How to hold a newborn over the potty
  • Common concerns
  • Cloth diaper care and EC gear
  • And more!

BONUS! Digital EC Guide Included

A copy of our 27-page digital guide, "Diapers Stink!", is included with your purchase and will be emailed to you to download.

Meet Your Instructor

Chelsea is the owner of Flappy-Nappies®, a cloth diaper business in Chattanooga, TN. She is a mom of three, all of whom were out of diapers by 19 months thanks to Elimination Communication! She has over a decade of teaching experience and has helped countless parents on their EC journeys.

Free cloth diaper workshop

learn, browse, and shop

Cloth Diapers 101

Interested in using cloth diapers, but not sure where to start? Come learn and try out the many available options for your baby. You can also shop our selection!

What you'll learn

Come ask questions such as:

  • How do I wash cloth diapers?
  • How many do I need?
  • How do I use cloth diapers out and about?
  • How do you care for wool diapers?
  • How do you handle poop in cloth diapers?

This is a free event aimed at educating new and expectant parents on the wonderful world of cloth diapers. Drop by our office at the SBDC at any time from 9-12 on the second Thursday of the month.

Our Location

All classes are hosted at the Flappy-Nappies® shop in the Chattanooga SBDC unless stated otherwise. See map below.

When you arrive, go into the main entrance (on the corner of Cherokee Blvd and Manufacturers Rd), walk past the stairs, and up the elevator to the 3rd floor. Turn to your right to enter a short hallway. We're the first door on the left, in suite 304.

Parking: There are marked guest spots you can park in for free in the SBDC parking lot. If they're taken, you can either find a street spot near the SBDC or park in one of the paid lots near Renaissance Park.