241. The Truth About Nighttime Potty Training and Pull-Ups
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Allison Egidi discusses the differences between daytime potty training and nighttime dryness, offering guidance on how to approach nighttime potty training without disrupting sleep.
One of the most common questions Allison hears from parents is whether they should get rid of the pull-up or diaper at night when they begin daytime potty training. Many potty training methods encourage families to go "all in" with underwear day and night, but Allison explains why she recommends a very different approach. In this episode, Allison breaks down the important difference between daytime potty training and nighttime dryness, and why they are actually two completely separate developmental milestones. She explains the fascinating neurological and hormonal processes involved in nighttime bladder control, including the role of the brain-bladder connection and the hormone ADH (anti-diuretic hormone). She also shares why pushing nighttime potty training too early can disrupt sleep, increase anxiety around bedtime, and unintentionally create new nighttime habits that are difficult to reverse. Throughout the episode, Allison offers practical, realistic guidance for protecting sleep while potty training, including: Why nighttime dryness cannot be rushed How keeping the pull-up on can prevent unnecessary sleep disruptions Why some children begin using nighttime potty trips as a…
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