Title: How to Make Nighttime Potty Training Easier | Parents
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How to Make Nighttime Potty Training Easier
Why Does Nighttime Potty Training Take Longer?
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Even if your child has mastered daytime potty training, they might not be developmentally ready to wear underwear at night. These expert-approved tips can help combat bedwetting. By Nicole Harris
Updated September 23, 2020
Lots of parents think nighttime dryness should go hand-in-hand with daytime dryness, but anyone who's been through the potty training process knows that the two don't always happen simultaneously. In fact, with their small bladder and sound sleeping habits, it's not unusual for children to wet the bed until age 7, according to Ari Brown, M.D., a Parents advisor and co-author of Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice For Your Baby's First Year. We spoke with experts to learn why nighttime potty training often takes longer, with tips for introducing the milestone to your child. RELATED: When to Start Potty Training Your Toddler
Why Does Nighttime Potty Training Take Longer? Roughly 15 percent of healthy 5-year-olds are not dry at night, and 10 percent of 6-year-olds still need overnight protection. For nighttime success, your child's bladder size must be large enough to hold the urine produced all night long, or their brain must be mature enough to awaken with the urge to go.