Nights & naps
Dry all day but wet every night: is that normal?
Completely normal. Daytime dryness is a learned skill; nighttime dryness depends on hormones and bladder size that mature on their own timeline. Many children wet at night until 5, and some longer.
What to do this week
- Keep night protection on without fuss. No punishment, and no prizes they have to earn for dry nights. Your child can't control this yet.
- Spread drinks through the day so they're not catching up in the evening. Pee just before sleep.
- Check for constipation, which can press on the bladder and cause night wetting.
What to say
“Your body will learn to stay dry at night. It's not something you can try harder at.”
Try not to say
“Big kids don't wet the bed.”
When to call your pediatrician
- Wetting again at night after being dry for 6 months or more
- Very thirsty, peeing a lot, tired or losing weight
- Pain when peeing, or daytime accidents starting too
- Snoring loudly or pauses in breathing at night
- Your child is 5 or older, wets most nights and it bothers them
More guides
- Getting startedSigns your toddler is ready for potty trainingRead the guide
- Getting startedWhat's the best age to start potty training?Read the guide
- First daysHow many accidents are normal in the first week of potty training?Read the guide
- First days3-day potty training not working? What to do on day 3Read the guide
Last reviewed October 26, 2026. Based on public guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org) and the NHS. This is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about your child's health, talk to your pediatrician.