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Bed Wetting is Common Through Age Three

Last Updated: September 14, 2009

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Parenting Tips for Your 31-32 Month Old Toddler

Most toddlers learn to use the toilet during the day between 2 and 3 years of age. By this age, your toddler may be using the toilet regularly. Some toddlers may still not use it all the time. Some may still not be interested in it at all. Even toddlers that have learned to use the toilet may still wet the bed. This is normal in toddlers. Bed wetting is common through age 3.

If your toddler is wetting the bed regularly:

  • Make sure she wears a diaper or training pants to bed
  • Put a waterproof cover over the mattress
  • Don’t give her liquids after dinner
  • Make sure she uses the toilet before she goes to bed

When she starts to have dry diapers regularly in the mornings, she may be ready for nighttime training. Try letting her sleep in her underwear. Keep a waterproof cover on the mattress for accidents.

Leave a light on in the bathroom for late night trips. It may take up to 2 weeks for her to learn to stay dry all night. If this does not work, then your toddler is not ready yet. Dress her in a diaper for bed and try again in another month.


Learn more about Your Toddler: 31-32 Months from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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