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You'll learn why potty training at night takes more time and how you can support your child through it
Many children first become potty-trained during the day. It often takes longer to get the hang of it at night. That’s perfectly normal. The body has to learn to hold urine for longer while sleeping.
When your child starts practicing going without a diaper during the day, parents often wonder how things will go at night. For many children, diapers are still needed at night for a while.
While sleeping, a child often doesn't realize that their bladder is full. This is due to the body's development. That ability usually develops on its own later on.
That doesn't mean you have to practice at night. The most important thing is that you focus on practicing during the day.
Many children wake up on their own with a dry diaper or realize they need to go to the bathroom. That’s often when nighttime potty training begins.
Until then, the diaper can stay on at night.
When should you consult a specialist?
Isyour child gettingolder (over 4) and still wetting the bed frequently, or are you concerned about nighttime urination? Feel free to discuss this with your family doctor or the child health clinic. They can help you figure out what to do.
Tip 1 – Focus on daytime training
Becoming potty-trained during the day is the most important step.
Tip 2 – Let nighttime potty training develop at its own pace
Many children don’t become potty trained at night until later on.
Tip 3 – Check for a dry diaper in the morning
This could be a sign that your child is almost ready.
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