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Since we welcomed Taylor into our family last July, Zane took on the big boy role. He is only 4 but he really wants to be the same age as big sister Hayley (almost 7) and do all the things she does! One of those special memories Hayley is making this summer is having sleepovers with friends. Zane has pleaded with me to have sleepovers but we have one big problem- he is not potty trained at night! He has been day trained since 3, but he is a hard sleeper, and wakes up soaking wet every single morning. While it is annoying to change the sheets, what hurts me a lot more is how disappointed he gets when he wakes up soaking wet. He tells me that he hates being a little boy!
Believe me when I tell you that I do not blame Zane at all for wetting the bed. In our family, wetting the bed as kids is somewhat hereditary. My husband had the same problem as Zane when he was his age. It can really effect a boy’s confidence and self-esteem. Sometimes, he just goes into a corner with a sullen face and gets mad at himself. He really wants the ability to sleep out so I decided to come up with a few ways to get him potty trained at night. Hopefully in the next year it will happen!
Top 5 tips to helping get a little kid potty trained at night!
- Make sure there is adequate light and a clear bathroom for your little one to go to the bathroom. If they wake up at night, they might miss the toilet if they can’t see. For this reason, we put a nightlight in both the bathroom and Zane’s room. We also remove all toys from the floor before he goes to bed so he can’t trip on his way to the bathroom.
- I am a HUGE fan of the GoodNites TruFit Starter Pack that I bought at CVS, near the diaper aisle last month. Zane wears his GoodNites TruFit every single night and he is definitely not as embarrassed as wearing a pull-up or diaper.
If you are not familiar with the TruFit, they are a soft fabric underwear that comes with disposable protection. It is NOT a diaper so there is not need to embarrass your 4 year old by putting a diaper on them. Every night, I put the TruFit on and simply put the liner inside. What I love about the TruFit, is I don’t have to do laundry every single day because he can wear the underwear over and over, and simply dispose of the insert, that is wet. It also builds confidence because sometimes he is completely dry when he wakes up and exclaims, “Mommy… My underwear is not wet”!
As mentioned with it not being a diaper product, he feels like a big boy wearing real big boy underwear at night. In my eyes it is a totally ingenious product for us moms who hate having to deal with a wet bed every morning, and for a young kid who loves to not have to wear anything but underwear at night.
The GoodNites TruFit Starter Pack has 2 underwear with disposable protection pads included. It is very easy to use and we have had huge successes using them the past month. I am hoping pretty soon we will be able to take out the disposable portion because then he will be potty trained, and just sporting big boy underwear! If you are looking for them, you must check out CVS in the diaper section aisle but don’t worry because this is far from a diaper. Oh and I have to mention the awesome coupon where you answer a series of 3 questions on Jebbit and receive a $4.00 off coupon for a GoodNites TruFit Starter Pack.
- No drinking after 5 pm! My kids go to bed at 7 PM so I make sure they all have no liquids before bed. Zane tries to sneak his water drink before bed but we resorted to letting him have the tiniest sip and then putting his cup down for the night. We also make sure each empty their bladder before bed.
- In our household, we only praise when he wakes up wet. I am under the firm belief that if you yell at a child for having an accident, it will make it much worse and they will rebel. We only give him high praises when he is dry and when he is wet, we just say, “Don’t worry Zane. We will try again another night!”
I hope these tips helped you with getting your kiddos trained at night! I know it is not easy but one day your child and Zane will be potty trained at night!
I would love to know how you encourage self-esteem and confidence in your kids when you are going through the potty training process?
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Aww. Poor Zane! It’s a bummer to have that problem, especially since it can be so hard on a child’s self esteem. =(
Pam says
I love these Good Nites. Since they look like real underwear they make kids so much more confident.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I always used Goodnites when my boys were potty training. I was always happy with how they worked to stop leaks.
Debra says
I like that these look like actual underwear. When my kids had accidents, I always tried not to make a big deal out of it. But when they had a good night – I made a HUGE deal out of it – praising them!
Catherine S says
These are great tips. I love that they look like regular underwear.
Liz Mays says
Those Goodnites sound perfect for this transitional period. The ways you’re helping Zane out sound really effective.
Val says
These are so great for little ones. I like how they make them look as close to real underwear as possible.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
A night light in the bathroom is a great idea. Not only can the little one go to the bathroom on their own, but they can also feel very independent and like a “big kid.”
Christie says
I love the real underwear look! The trial pair are perfect for testing too. Night training ca be so difficult
Marcie W. says
Could Zane be any cuter?! My nephew is in the beginning stages of potty training but I will be sure to share these tips with my sister.
Candy O says
We are still dealing with potty training and I think these will do awesome for little E for overnights. You got this Zane!!
Veronica says
How cute! Brings back memories of my son during this phase.
Sabrina says
What a great way to build confidence while training and not having accidents! So cool!
Cinny says
Those are wonderful tips. Consistency is the key!
Crystal says
That’s the hardest part oof potty training. Those try fits sound like a wonderful product while kids wait for their bodies to develop.
Ora Lee Gurr says
The night-lights and clear spot to the bathroom are great tips for encouraging dry nights. Kids all grow at their own pace and I know with your support and love he’ll be having sleepovers soon.
Raijean says
Where was this when I was trying to train the boychld, love this! Glad this stage is done with.
Marina John says
These are great tips. Goodnites always helped us through night training.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These would have been such a huge help when my kids were potty training. I agree you should never get upset when your child wakes up wet.
Rosey says
Having four kiddos, I thought I knew it all when it came to potty training. little did I know my youngest would teach me different. 😉
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
So much positive reinforcement is need when the little ones are potty training. All the best to Zane and his “boy boy” journey!
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
These are great. My son had a hard time with night training too. He sleeps super hard!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
I didn’t know about these! We used the diaper-like versions, but he hated them (understandably). He’s pretty good now, but we still have a few mornings waking up wet.
Tracey says
I didn’t know about these! They look super helpful for potty training.