How to Get Rid of Overnight Diapers

Your little one has mastered toilet training during the day, but nighttime is another matter. It is common for children to have accidents at night even when toilet training is long finished. Though you cannot prevent every accident, you can limit overnight diapers and you may be able to decrease the number of overnight accidents. You can also ask your little one's pediatrician for input on how to put an end to the overnight diaper.

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      Consider whether accidents at night run in the family. If both parents wet the bed when they were children, there is a three in four chance that your child will do the same, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most toddlers and children will outgrow the behavior by the time they turn 6 years old.

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      Set a bathroom routine, encouraging your child to use the toilet every night before bed. Emptying the bladder shortly before bed can make it possible for you to eliminate overnight diapers, according to KidsHealth.org

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      Reduce the amount of fluid your child consumes before bedtime. Though this approach may not help most children, it could be an effective solution for others, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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      Set an alarm clock so that your child can use the bathroom at least once during the night, according to Boston Children's Hospital. You can also invest in a bed wetting alarm, which goes off when it detects moisture. The alarm can eventually help a child wake up on his own to use the toilet before he has an accident, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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      Talk to your child's pediatrician for help if interventions fail to keep your little one dry at night. Some children may need medical assistance to get out of overnight diapers.

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