More Potty Training...

Hi L.,
I am kind of in the same situation. My son just turned 4 and is doing the same thing. We just went for a well child check-up and I asked my ped. about it. She said not to worry about it and that she was surprised he was night time trained. She said that a lot of kids were pull-ups until their 5 year check-up. She also said that every child is different so do what I feel is right. We decided to put he back in pull-ups because he would get very upset that he had an accident. He would try and hide his underware so that I wouldn't find out. We never got mad at him but he felt embarrased. I figured we would do pull-ups for a few months and try again. He is much happier because he doesn't worry so much about wetting the bed. Good luck.
Chris

My son kinda did the same thing-come to find out, he was scared to get up at night. Now he has a flashlight to help light the way to the potty at night. I bought him one of those flashlights that you crank instead of using batteries, that way if he leaves it on, I'm not spending a ton of $ on new batteries!!! Also, I've heard that sometimes during a growth spurt, it can take time for the bladder to catch up.?

It may not be regression. It may be a UTI or bladder infection.

Also a few things. Don't limit fluids EVER not even in the evening this can concentrate the urine irritating the lining of the bladder and causing release. No Juice or sugary drinks (Kool aide, Pop, ETC) as these can also cause bladder release issues.

Hi L.,
We've gone through the same type of thing with our children. (well the two that are potty trained) Our daughter has been trained for a few years, and still she will wet the bed at night somtimes. (she is almost 5 now). I am starting to realize that I think it has to do with fatigue. I notice it more in summer when they have been outside playing harder and longer durring the day. And I have noticed it more durring growth spurts when they are sleeping deeper and longer! Like all the others have said, I wouldnt worry. We were tired of spending so much money on pull ups when she only had an accident about 2 times a week... Maybe try getting a cheep matress cover that is water proof - or - we have also tried waking them before WE go to bed and have them go to the bathroom (about 1030pm or so...) They can almost go in their sleep when you carry them to the bathroom and sit them on the pot! Good luck!

I had a similar situation with my 4 yr. old daughter, not too long ago. Turns out she was just in too much of a deep sleep to wake up because she was over tired when we put her to bed. We moved her bed time up an hour and haven't had any issues since.

J.