# #126 How do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)?

An episode of [The Go Diaper Free Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/663607202), 1 Sep 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/godiaperfree/GDF126.mp3?dest-id=146136

Just finding EC and your baby is already 12–18 months old? First of all: you are NOT too late! I don't even love the term "Late Start EC" because...late according to who? Starting EC with a young toddler definitely looks different than starting with a newborn, but you can absolutely start now—and there are some pretty cool advantages to starting at this age, too. In today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how I recommend starting EC with a 12–18 month old, what to do about observation time with a busy toddler, and how to start building those potty independence skills. If you've been thinking, "Shoot! I wish I'd found EC sooner!"...this one's for you. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/126 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

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