Once your child has the hang of potty training during the day, your child may be ready for nap and night-training. Trying to do both can overwhelm your child.

When you are starting to prepare for night training, cut off drinks about an hour before bedtime to help your child stay dry at night.

To potty train at night, you will need the following:

• If you have not done so already, move your child from a crib to a bed. Wait until they are used to the bed before starting potty training. A new bed and potty training at the same time can be stressful for your child.
• Buy pads for your child's bed in case they have an accident. The best options are soft on top with a plastic layer underneath and can be changed easily.
• Put the potty near their bed and encourage your child to use it if they feel the urge or to call you for help.
• If they call you in the middle of the night, quickly go in and help them onto the potty. Be sure to offer lots of praise for their efforts.
• If they wet their bed, don't get upset. Change the pad and tell your child it's okay and to remember to use the potty next time.
• Be patient. Potty training at night can take much longer. Many children continue to wet their bed up until the age of 5 or 6.