How to Potty Train Overnight

Potty training during the day is essential for nighttime potty training. According to the Get Potty Trained website, many parents wait until their child's diaper is dry or almost dry in the mornings before beginning overnight training. Once the child has mastered the concept of staying dry during the day, you can proceed to the overnight potty training. Night training usually takes longer than day training, so be prepared with plenty of patience, spare underwear and clean sheets.

Instructions

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      Potty train your child during the day first. Mastering the daytime skill is essential before beginning nighttime training. For additional information on potty training during the day, visit the Potty Training Home website.

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      Allow the child to wear Pull-ups or diapers at night initially while reassuring him he has done a great job during the day. Once the daytime skill is mastered, begin to work on the nights more intensely.

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      Limit the child's fluid intake during the evening hours, and cut off fluids entirely an hour before bedtime. The less liquid she has in her, the less likely she is to have an accident.

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      Encourage the child to use the bathroom right before bedtime, and talk to him about going to the bathroom during the night. Leave a nightlight on so he can see where he is going and what he is doing if he gets up during the night.

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      Wake the child so she can use the potty right before you go to bed. Most children will be so sleepy that they won't fully wake up. This practice will, however, demonstrate how to use the potty at night and the ability to wake up dry, making nighttime accidents more distressing to the child.

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      Allow the child to use the bathroom if he wakes up from a nightmare or is restless. According to the Potty Aid website, if the child appears to be having a bad dream, it may be that he just needs to use the potty.

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