How to Transition from Pull-Ups to Full Potty Training for Overnight?

Question

My three-year-old is almost fully potty trained during the day, but still wears pull-ups at night. What is the most effective method to transition her out of pull-ups and achieve full potty training overnight?

Answer 1

Our kids were "night trained" by the time they were about 4. If you can figure out when they are having their accidents, it makes it easier to help them. Here are my recommendations:

First, get a plastic sheet; there are going to be accidents.

Second, don't use pull-ups. Help her feel like a big girl so the accidents matter.

Then, make the last drink at dinnertime. Be sure they go to the bathroom before bed. And get them to use the toilet before you go to bed and first thing as soon as you get up.

Answer 2

I agree with Bill's answer but my wife only swears by using bedwetting alarm (such as this one at Amazon.) The alarm rings as soon as the child starts wetting his bed. This wakes him (and us) up and he can then finish in the toilet. After a few days/weeks the child gets used to waking up when he needs it and you don't need the alarm any more.

Comments

can you link to these alarms?