The fuss-free outer layer of our diapering system:
“So what do I actually put on my baby?”
Your baby stays diapered the whole time. The separate, detachable waist belt allows the diaper to pop open from the front or back to go potty in seconds — so newborn pottytunities are never missed and you cut disposable waste along the way.
Absorbent pads snap into the diaper cover for a flexible, customizable diapering system.
Press play to watch it go on in real time — or here's the short version:
- Belt goes on baby
- Pads snap into diaper covers
- Swap out pads, reuse covers
- Diaper opens from front or back to go potty
Wherever you're starting, there's a stage for you.
How EC progresses with Flappy-Nappies®
Elimination Communication means responding to your baby's cues instead of relying on diapers alone. Here's what that looks like as they grow.
- Newborn
From day one
- Into your routine
The early months
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The complete guide to EC
Diapers Stink!
And I can help you use less of them.
The free starter guide teaches you how to start, but many parents still have questions.
If you're wondering:
- What if my child resists the potty?
- Will EC work if I use daycare?
- How do I handle outings or travel?
- How do I know when my child is ready for potty independence?
- What happens after potty-training?
Diapers Stink! is a complete start-to-finish guide to Elimination Communication, covering birth to potty independence and every stage between and beyond.
Hi, I’m Chelsea 👋
Elimination Communication is a tradition in my family--I did EC with all three of my babies, and my mom did EC with me!
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of learning from my mom, my children, and hundreds of real parents navigating the same questions you probably have right now.
I wrote Diapers Stink! because I kept seeing the same gap over and over again: Most EC resources explain how to start, but not how to wrap up or what to do when things get complicated.
This book fills in the missing pieces by giving a complete understanding of EC from start to finish.
What makes this book different?
- Different ages require different approaches: Confidently start EC with newborns, older babies, or toddlers
- Potty independence doesn't always happen naturally: Learn exactly how to wrap up EC with your toddler and how to know it's time
- Navigating travel, outings, and bedwetting: Fit EC into everyday parenting life with tips other books skip
- Get real answers from real parents: I answer dozens of questions based on real-life stories in the comprehensive FAQ
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Let's get your doubts out of the way
Whether you're pregnant and planning ahead or wondering if it's "too late" to start with an older baby, I provide the tools you need to get started.
When you feel like EC has "stopped working", I teach you why certain milestones are commonly associated with EC challenges and how to overcome them.
Many EC resources suggest that your baby will be "diaper-free by walking", but for many families, the opposite happens. This book includes both a dedicated section for navigating the “walking potty pause” and also the ideal strategy for ditching the diapers for good.
Nighttime is often the biggest unanswered question in EC and even in potty-training books.
This guide covers EC at night for babies, transitioning toddlers to nighttime dryness, and what to do if bedwetting persists into the elementary years.
I've hiked, camped, and traveled by boat, plane, car, or train and done EC through it all. Whether you need help navigating a grocery run or a cross-country road trip, my book has dedicated chapters for outings and travel with both EC babies and also with newly diaper-free toddlers.
This book includes real testimonials from successful EC parents, including what worked, what didn’t, and how they navigated challenges. Their stories helped shape the FAQ section at the end of the book, which answers dozens of questions about EC, potty-training, and beyond.
Over the years, I've tried just about every EC product on the market and include reviews of dozens of potties, clothes, and other gear, complete with links and registry checklist.
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