Potty training sometimes stinks, literally and figuratively.
Like most phases of a growing child, we made it through potty training with several triumphs and victories along the way. Goodbye diapers, goodbye fear of leaving the house, things were going to be much easier here on out.
Right?
Nope, wrong.
What about that little thing called bedtime?
Sure, she was in undies keeping dry during the day, but nighttime was a different story. We were so caught up in the glory of being done with diapers that we forgot to consider that staying dry at night is a different task, and it can take a longer time for many kids. A growing kids’ bladder is still developing and the nerves that control the bladder are still maturing and forming connections. This helps explain the challenge of nighttime wetting and why it’s completely normal.
The need to change her sheets and clean our little girl quickly had us hunting for solutions to wetting the bed. It wasn’t long before we found GoodNites Bedtime Pants.
GoodNites are disposable nighttime pants that come in several sizes, including a new XS size that’s 20% more absorbent than training pants, designed for recent potty training grads to ensure a comfy fit for younger children who are still wet at night. With five layers of protection and double leg barriers to keep kids comfortably dry all night long, they were an instant hit in our house.
To help make managing nighttime wetting easier on everyone, GoodNites.com offers plenty of useful information and tips on nighttime wetting. Much like learning to walk or ride a bike, kids develop at their own unique pace, including staying dry at night.
Being mindful that a child’s nighttime dryness will evolve naturally as they grow, I found three things every parent should consider for a less stressful experience.
- There is nothing to be ashamed of, we should never act disappointed or upset when an accident happens. If your son or daughter is recently potty trained, they may be too young for their nighttime wetting to even bother them, so there’s no reason to get them worked up. The more they see their parents upset, the more embarrassed a child will be, which could lead to self-esteem or anxiety issues. Naturally waking up to go potty on their own at night might take a while, so let your kid know that’s okay and it’s not their fault. Explain how millions of kids around their age also wet the bed and it’s just a normal part of life.
- Setting a nighttime routine is essential. Make it easy so that everyone can stick to it. Making it a habit to use the potty to “empty her pee and poop tank” and put on her GoodNites before crawling into bed has helped us. Nighttime routines allow your kid to feel more in control.
- Get them involved with any choices made around their nighttime wetting. Have your little one help shop for their nighttime pants and items for their bedroom. Helping out gives your kid the message that their nighttime wetting is normal, and provides a greater sense of control. Our daughter enjoys getting to choose what design she wants on her GoodNites. In doing so, it makes for a positive experience and emphasizes how natural it is to wet the bed, and that she’s still on her way to becoming a Big Kid.
With the help of GoodNites Bedtime Pants and practicing these three things, we can relax and enjoy important things like spending quality time together.
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