Night training

My son just turned 2 a few days ago and is 98% day trained and almost always dry during nap. Recently he's been refusing a pull-up for sleep. Nap time is fine because he's usually dry, but bedtime has become a meltdown of refusal. He's only been dry overnight a handful of times so I'm not sure we are ready for night training. Do we just go for night training and ditch the pull ups? Try something else until he's closer to being ready? Would love any suggestions/experience!
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👋☺ Hi @Chelsea Let him experience no pull-ups. He might just surprise you! During this uncertain stage of Night time training it'll be helpful to use some washable, re-usable, waterproof mattress protector pads! https://amzn.to/3BhoVuf https://amzn.to/38HLgmW https://amzn.to/3G6BBUq As a professional potty training coach I like working with waterproof protective mattress pads in case of accidents when your little cutie is wearing undees for naps, nights, bed time. Lots of variety of colors & patterns! These work great for cribs, toddler beds and co-sleeping in Mama's bed, hotels, camping, even airplane seats!

@💗 Miss Jen Do you suggest waking him a few times in the night to go potty or just let him sleep and see what happens?

@Chelsea Its not always ideal to wake a child in the middle of the night to go potty just to avoid bed time accidents. Ever hear the saying "Never wake a sleeping baby"? As a professional potty training coach I do not feel potty training takes precedence over quality sleep. Waking a child in the night to make them potty will disrupt the child's much needed sleep. It disturbs their circadian rhythm and interrupts valuable REM cycles. Which makes for a tired, groggy toddler who will be grumpy and un-cooperative the next day. (Not a good mix when trying to learn a new life skill of potty training) 😥 Here's my quick video for you that explains the stages & steps of night time potty training and when you can expect to transition from bed time diapers/nappies to pull-ups to wearing underwear for bed time. https://youtu.be/fSrqvG3BMXo

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