This presentation shows the many different causes of child bedwetting and provides parents with 10 tips to help prevent it. There is also helpful information about when to see a doctor for your child.

1. BEDWETTING

2. AN INTRODUCTION
Millions of children struggle with bedwetting (a.k.a “nocturnal
enuresis”) every night. In fact, after 5 years old, some 15% of
children still wet the bed.
The good news is, 98% of children will be able to have dry nights
on their own. Bedwetting alarms are acknowledged as the most
successful form of intervention to help speed the process along.
BEDWETTING IS TREATABLE!
Bedwetting can seriously affect a child’s self-esteem and limit
activities such as camps, sleepovers and overnight trips to friends
and relatives homes. Not to mention interrupted sleep for all the
family and lots of laundry.

3. WHAT CAUSES BED WETTING AND HOW IS IT TREATED?
Some of the common causes include:
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A bladder that can’t hold enough urine,
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Overproduction of urine,
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A weak pelvic floor,
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Constipation
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And in some cases hereditary issues
There are two general forms of treatment
for nocturnal enuresis:
PSYCHOLOGICAL PHARMACEUTICAL

4. What Is A Bedwetting Alarm?
A bedwetting alarm typically consists of a sensor and an
alarm. The sensor is attached to your child’s underwear
and the alarm unit is attached to their pajamas. The best
bedwetting alarms vibrate and some even have flashing
lights.
Other types of bedwetting alarms include sensor pads
with wireless alarms and also specialist underwear with a
fitted alarm.
All these alarms work by psychologically training your
child to recognize when they have a full bladder. They can
then make it to the bathroom of their own accord.

5. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
1. Don’t Punish Them Or Yourself!
Many parents admit to either punishing their child
or blaming themselves. Bedwetting is not a
conscious choice!
You can use rewards for things like resetting the
alarm or visiting the bathroom. A good tip is to use
a sticker or star system to keep them motivated, or
perhaps a “Graduation Treat” when they hit the 14
nights dry target.

6. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
2. Avoid Waking & Carrying
Quite a few parents will wake their children and carry
them to the bathroom. The concept behind the alarm
is to consciously train your child to recognize they
have urinated and when they have a full bladder.
Some tough love is in order here!

7. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
3. Older Kids Help With Laundry
Having older kids help you strip the bed and
helping with the laundry will help alleviate feelings
of embarrassment. You can have sparring bedding
easily accessible so they can do it themselves
during the night.

8. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
4. Easy Access To Bathroom
You can use a night-light or leave the bathroom light
on to help kids make the bathroom in time. Remove
any obstructions and leave the child seat on the
toilet. If your children share a bed, make sure the one
with the alarm sleeps nearer the edge.

9. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
5. Strengthen Bladder Muscles
You can get your son or daughter to stop half-way
through a wizz, count to 5 and continue urinating.
After one or two weeks, increase this to 10
seconds and further increments.

10. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
6. Drink Water & Avoid Certain Drinks
Drinks with any kind of caffeine in them make children want to
urinate more often. Avoid soda, tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Juices with high acidity (such as orange and blackcurrant)
should also be avoided as they are known to irritate young
children’s’ bladders.
The temptation is to limit all fluids, but drinking 8 glasses of
water a day is beneficial for a child’s health.

11. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
7. Don’t Hold On To It
Urine that stays in the bladder gives a good place
for bacteria to grow and a UTI (urinary tract
infection) might develop. If your child really needs
to go – don’t stop them!

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8. Waterproof Covers
Use a waterproof cover to protect your mattress and
duvet. A good tip is to use cold water or a mild bleach
before washing as normal.

13. 10 HELPFUL BEDWETTING TIPS
9. Try Pull-Ups
More a “Short-term fix”, wearing pull-ups will help
your family cope easier with bedwetting whilst you
try more long-term solutions.

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10. Be Persistent!
Whatever method you choose, be sure to be persistent.

15. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR ARE:
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Your child is over 5 years old and has never had a dry night.
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Wetting the bed causes emotional distress for the child (even under 6).
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Your child has started wetting the bed again after staying dry for a while.
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The situation is giving you cause for concern in any way.

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