Nighttime toilet training is acquired by children after being dry during the day. For some, after only a few months and for others a few years. First and foremost, your child must be completely independent and dry during the day before you can consider working on nighttime toilet training. The child must be sufficiently aware of his urge to urinate and the need to hold it. He must use the toilet on his own during the day. Here are our tips for potty training: Don't prohibit or mystify the use of diapers or absorbent underwear until your child is ready. The important thing is not to frustrate him, but to encourage him. If you're just starting out, use a washable mattress pad from the start. Your child will be less stressed, and those "little nighttime accidents" will be easier to clean up. Establish a regular bedtime. Your child needs guidelines. For example, you can set them to bed at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays and a little later on weekends or holidays if necessary. Always remember to keep your hours consistent. Encourage your child to drink often during the day and ban all soda and sugar-based drinks (Coca-Cola, Orangina, apple juice, orange juice, syrup) in favor of water before bedtime (at least 2.5 hours before). Establish a toileting routine. Your child should go to the toilet frequently throughout the day. For example, establish: When you get up At noon At snack time In the evening JUST before going to sleep Remove diapers and absorbent underwear (Drynites for example), ONLY and as soon as you notice a few dry nights, but always continue to use a washable mattress pad. Remind your child to use the toilet at night if (and only if) they are awake for any reason. REMINDER: Do not wake a child to take them to the toilet. You need to be patient, and if your child still isn't potty trained at 6 years old, we recommend using a bedwetting alarm to speed up the process. Nighttime potty training is always a big step, but don't forget that all children need love and cuddles. Just set goals they can achieve. All children grow up differently, but they all have one thing in common: they love you and want you to be proud of them.
                                                
 
                     
                                                                
                                                                                
                
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