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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pull-ups and diapers are essentially the same thing. The main difference is just that regular diapers have extra absorbency that some of the pull-ups do not. If the goal is to keep his bed and clothes dry all night than you probably want to have that extra protection.[/quote]

Yes, but the OP said her LO is sensitive. And he's clearly shy about the situation if he's hiding wet pajamas in his room.

I just thought that going from a kid that's currently wearing underwear at night, to saying "Hey, now you need to lay down and have a diaper put on for bed, like you're a baby." is likely going to be a BIG deal for a kid like this. My kids would absolutely lose their minds if we told them they had to wear a side-fastening regular diaper anytime post-potty training days.[/quote]

I don’t know how old your kids are but at age 6 it really shouldn’t be a big deal if you don’t treat it like it’s a big deal. Don’t tease him or call him a baby. Respect his feelings and make it matter of fact. Tell him some kids have accidents at night and that is okay but this is going to help make sure his bed stays dry and in the morning he can throw it away.[/quote]

We tried this with our 6 yo.  It did not fly. So we take him to the bathroom every night before 11 and wash sheets a couple times a week.   At 6, when they have been out of pull ups for a couple years, they may not want to go back, no matter how chill you are about it.  But it’s worth a try [/quote]

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