Is Your Child Ready for Underpants?
Signs that your child may be ready for underpants
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Verbally communicates he/she needs to use the restroom
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Keeps pull-up consistently dry
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Stays dry during nap or overnight hours
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Interrupts activity of interest (i.e. play time) for restroom break when needed
So now what...
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Communicate with your child's teacher to ensure a smooth transition from pull-ups to traditional underpants
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Pack at least 2 changes of clothing daily
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Closely monitor/limit fluid in-take until complete bladder control is achieved (particularly in the morning)
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Allow child to remain in underpants until bedtime
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Greatly limit use of pul-ups (Continued use can send mixed messages to the child & can delay mastery.)
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Praise your child for his/her accomplishments
