KristinaBreece Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 So, DS(4) has been potty trained for some time now. He's dry all day, and DH or I will wake him up to take him to the potty 1-2 times a night. His pediatrician told us today that maybe we should not be disturbing his sleep on a regular basis to take him to the toilet. He said that his body just isn't ready to wake itself up at night to potty, and that it may help his "problems" (his word, NOT mine-- DS has sensitivity & sensory issues) if we let him get to that point on his own. So DH is out right now buying a package of Good-Nites for him to try tonight. I don't want him to feel like we're punishing him or like he's a "baby" who has to wear a "diaper" to bed. Anyone BTDT? What's a good way to introduce the idea to DS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 My girls wore Good Nites until they were dry in the morning for a month. Then they got to pick a special toy and we celebrated being done with the Good Nites. I would tell him it's something you'd like to try. If he stays dry, he doesn't have to wear them, but if he needs them, it's better than wet sheets, certainly. I haven't BTDT. Sorry! I do think it's a good idea not to wake him up, though, and to let his body figure that out as he gets a little older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks! Turns out there was no need to worry. He looked at the package & saw the picture of the "big boys" & the Pampers logo and said, "Mom, are those special pull-up diapers for big boys? That's cool-- they can keep me dry." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnmama Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks! Turns out there was no need to worry. He looked at the package & saw the picture of the "big boys" & the Pampers logo and said, "Mom, are those special pull-up diapers for big boys? That's cool-- they can keep me dry." :D I LOVE his attitude! My dd was like that, too. Just be aware that it may take a while longer than you think it should for him to wake up dry. My dd has sensory issues, too, and she FINALLY didn't need waterproof pads or GoodNights right before she turned 8. Of course, night-time wetting runs in my family as well. My uncle and several of my cousin's kids were almost into their teens before they were dry all night. Hopefully, that won't be the case with your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 We called them "Night-time underwear" for DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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