Wind down night-time pull-ups
What it is
Night dryness is a body clock, not training. Drop the pull-up once it is dry most mornings.
Start preparing
- Wait for a run of dry mornings rather than picking a date.
- Waterproof mattress cover, spare sheets ready, night light on the way to the toilet.
- No waking to wee and no fluid restriction beyond the last hour — neither speeds it up.
- Never punish or shame a wet bed; it is completely outside the child's control.
When to check with a professional
Bedwetting is still common at 5 and worth evaluating around 7, or sooner if a child who was dry starts wetting again, or there is daytime wetting, pain or extreme thirst.
Related
Sources
- Toilet training — Israel Ministry of Health
- Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.