Hi S. S. – It is perfectly normal to feel nervous about your school trip but there are certainly things we can do in order to help you go away on...
Boys DryNites are typically in higher demand due to the higher incidence of bedwetting among boys than girls. It might be helpful to share this in...
Boys DryNites are typically in higher demand due to the higher incidence of bedwetting among boys than girls. It might be helpful to share this in...
Hi Bridget – it sounds like you have a lot to deal with at the moment. In terms of stopping the leakage, I would recommend that you try using DryN...
DryNites function in much the same way as a nappy, and can hold both urine and faeces. Due to their high level of absorbency, parents of children ...
In order for your son to be able to wake-up dry his bladder needs to be able to hold the amount of urine he produces overnight or he needs to be ab...
Hi Shaelynn - DryNites are marketed as GoodNites in Canada but they work in the same way. In Australia you can purchase DryNites in supermarkets an...
Hi Elise, it is certainly fine for you to wear DryNites both during the day and night. If you do wear them to school you should make sure you chan...
Ideally, it is best if children wear DryNites designed for their own gender. The built-in absorbency differs for boys and girls, with greater abso...
Hi Katrina – DryNites are certainly fine to be worn both day and night and would be a great way to help your son manage his daytime incontinence. ...
Hi Lisa – the time between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence can vary from child to child. While some children will become dry at...
Hi Matthew, we generally recommend that you treat DryNites as you would your normal underwear – refreshing them each evening, regardless of whether...
Hi Elise, depending on your size and weight, I would recommend you wear DryNites rather than nappies; these are much more suitable for older childr...
In the USA you can purchase something very similar under the brand name “GoodNites” – for further information visit www.goodnites.com Regards, ...
Hi Jake – it may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive your free sample (possibly longer given the postal strike). Regards, Dr Cathrine
Hi John - unfortunately the 8-15 years (27-57kg+) is the largest size that DryNites come in so you would need to look into purchasing a product des...
Hi John - unfortunately the 8-15 years (27-57kg+) is the largest size that DryNites come in so you would need to look into purchasing a product des...
Unfortunately this is beyond my area of expertise. I would recommend you speak with your GP if this continues to be a problem. Regards, Dr Cat...
Hi Chaza - would you mind providing additional information, are you inquiring about the availability of DryNites in Kuwait? Thank you for your i...
Hi Donna, DryNites are available for purchase in the United Kingdom, but I would recommend taking at least one or two packets with you just to cove...
Hi Lauren, firstly, apologies for the delay in responding to you. This is an incredibly frustrating situation for you all, and calls for LOTS of p...
Some children prefer to wear DryNites everynight even when they experience irregular wetting just so that they can go to sleep at night without the...
Hi Suzanne, unfortunately I am not familiar with this research, but if you have any concerns regarding the use of DryNites I would certainly recomm...
This is certainly a challenging situation. With respect to treatment, it is best that you follow the guidelines and recommendation of your Pediatr...
Hi Julie – one of the best indicators that a child is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is a reduction in the number of times he wakes-u...
Hi – bullying can be an insidious and emotionally damaging experience and is often the cause of bedwetting in children – so it is great to hear tha...
While it is true that some children are able to outgrow bedwetting on their own, others do benefit from some form of treatment. When the bedwettin...
Hi S.A - it is not unusual for parents to comment on their children not wetting the bed while attending sleepovers or when away on holidays – whi...
Hi Nicky – it is not unusual for children to continue to experience nighttime incontinence once they have started school – with as many as 1 in 10 ...
Hi – conditioning alarms are the preferred approach to treating children’s bedwetting, with approximately 75% of children achieving nighttime con...
It is not unusual for children to experience a return to bedwetting at times of stress, which can result from something as simple as the birth of...
If her encopresis was a result of chronic constipation, then her bedwetting may also be a result of poor bowel habits. If this is the case then yo...
Hi Lisa, while there has certainly been some debate about the use of absorbent pants in the management of children’s bedwetting there is no resea...
Hi Kristy, while reward systems are generally discouraged in the management of children’s bedwetting you could certainly adopt this approach to try...
Hi Tiffany, while bedwetting can be incredibly distressing for parents please be reassured that it is perfectly normal for your son to still wet th...
Hi Leisa, the first thing you need to do is seek medical advice – any form of daytime incontinence after the age of 5 years needs to be investiga...
Hi Delia, due to the underlying genetic link it is not unusual to find a number of children in the one family experiencing nighttime wetting. Whil...
Hi – if you are in fact wetting the bed you should be able to smell the urine on your bed sheets – urine usually has quite a strong odour so it sho...
Hi Rachael, firstly I would recommend trying DryNites rather than Pull-Ups, these are specifically designed for nighttime use and are much more abs...
Hi Julie, unfortunately DryNites are not suitable for swimming. You could try contacting the Continence Association of Australia (1800 330 066) who...
Hi Nikki, the time between achieving being toilet trained during the day and achieving nighttime continence is quite variable. Some children do th...
There is little evidence to suggest that wearing absorbent pants either extends or shortens the bedwetting process. The main purpose of DryNites i...
DryNites come in two sizes; the largest size is designed for children and teenagers who weigh between 27-57kg+. It is important that these fit pro...
Hi i.b. - DryNites come in two sizes; the largest size is designed for children and teenagers who weigh between 27-57kg+. It is important that the...
Hi Fiona, the most frustrating thing about bedwetting is that there are so many potential underlying causes that it can be difficult to treat. T...
Hi Kate, DryNites were designed to cater for older children who experience difficulties with bedwetting. Bedwetting is not typically considered to...
Hi James, DryNites are not suitable for washing and for hygiene purposes it is not recommended that they be re-used. If costs are a concern you ma...
DryNites work in much the same way as a nappy, and can hold both fecal matter and urine. Parents of older children with significant developmental d...
Parental responses to bedwetting can either help diffuse a potentially stressful situation, or make a bad situation even worse. Keep reassuring him...
Hi Maria - It is not uncommon for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on how heavy a sleeper their child is. Children who are particular...
Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable – parents of children who seem to pass a lot of urine overnight sometimes find it easier to...
Hi K.T. – firstly, let me congratulate you on making the distinction between accidental and deliberate wetting, this is not always easily done espe...
Bedwetting can certainly be a complex and challenging issue and having to deal with constant wet sheets only adds to the stress of the situation. H...
Leakage often results from improper fit, which can occur if your sons DryNites are either too small or too large. Check that they are fitting hi...
DryNites (when they fit properly) should provide a snug fit, much like an underpant. The do not have the side openings like Pull-Ups so they are l...
Hi S. P. - Nappy rash typically results from skin contact with a wet or dirty nappy. Moisture plus friction resulting from his DryNites moving agai...
Hi Jade - while deep sleeping certainly plays a role in bedwetting it is not the primary cause of why it happens in the first place, so it is unlik...
Hi Jennifer – this must be very challenging for both you and your son. It’s great that he has a teacher who is supportive as this will certainly m...
Hi Jade - nice to hear from you again! DryNites can be worn during the day to help manage daytime incontinence. You should change them regularly t...
This is a tricky situation, as while you want to support your daughter in her quest for independence, you also need to minimize the amount of work ...
Hi Bianca, it is very common for 2-year-old children to continue to wet at night even after they have achieved daytime continence. Given his age a...
Hi Jenayah – while it’s great that your daughter is not upset by the fact that she wets at night, I see how frustrating this must be for you given ...
Hi Kath – one of the common misconceptions surrounding bedwetting is that children somehow have control over the situation and if presented with ad...
Absorbency levels are the same for both sizes so the only reason to change would be if the small size were too small. It is important that the DryN...
Hi Jade, mid-November is around now so if you still have not receive your free sample you could call 1800 028 334 or email www.kca.com.au/contact. ...
Hi Simone – A good sign that your daughter has achieved nighttime continence is when she experiences about 14 consecutive mornings where she wake...
Given you are not aware that you are wetting at night, I would not necessarily describe this behaviour as deliberate. If your wetting were uncontr...
While children have conscious control over their bladder during the day this is not necessarily the case at nighttime which is why many children co...
Hi Bridget,DryNites are sold in packs and cost between $12-$16 depending on where you purchase them. Regards, Dr Cathrine
Hi Kerry, many children prefer to wear DryNites as it gives them confidence they need in order to go to sleep at night and reduces the anxiety asso...
Hi John, there are a number of possible explanations for why your son continues to wet himself throughout the day. Given his age and the frequency...
Hi Olivia, it is perfectly normal for your 2-year-old son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so right up to s...
Hi Renay, it can be incredibly frustrating when your child continues to wet at night despite your best efforts to help them stop; please be reassur...
Hi Diana, the best indicator that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is an increase in the number of mornings he wakes-up dry...
Hi Tiana, DryNites are really designed for the management of bedwetting. While teenage girls who wet the bed can continue to wear DryNites when th...
Hi Tracey, DryNites offer similar absorbency to the Junior nappies – the decision to switch is typically motivated by children’s desire to wear...
Hi Natalie – the way parents manage children’s bedwetting can often make or break a delicate situation. It really is a personal decision as to ...
Hi Cherie, firstly, let me reassure you that your son’s behaviour is perfectly normal. It is quite common for children to experience daytime acc...
Hi D.H., when you visit the DryNites website you will notice on the left-hand side a purple box titled "Free Sample", if you click on 'ge...
Hi Sarah, in terms of management it sounds like you are doing everything right! The amount of urine children produce overnight is quite variable. ...
Hi Madeleine, while it perfectly normal for your son to be still wetting the bed at night, any type of daytime wetting after the age of 5 years sho...
Hi Jennifer - despite arguments to the contrary there is no solid research evidence to suggest wearing DryNites either prolongs the bedwetting proc...
Hi Nelly, nappy rash typically results from skin contact with a wet or dirty nappy. Mositure plus friction resulting from his DryNites moving again...
Hi Amanda – unfortunately there are a lot of myths out there about bedwetting, the most common being that children wet the bed because they are laz...
One of the best indicators that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is an increase in the number of mornings he wakes up dry. ...
Hi Louise, given your daughter was dry for over two years it would be a good idea to first have her checked by your GP just to make sure there is n...
Hi Jo, while it is common for children with global developmental delays to take longer to achieve continence the age at which they do this really d...
Hi Nitsa, Please contact the CAS team who will be able to process your complaint. They can be contacted by calling AUS 1800 028 334 or NZ 0800 733...
Hi Amanda, it is perfectly fine to put your daughter back into DryNites at night. Many children prefer to wear DryNites as it gives them the confi...
Firstly, let me reassure you that it is perfectly normal for children to continue to wet the bed at night up until around age 6 years. I generally ...
Hi Cathy, it is not unusual for children your daughters age to still be wetting the bed at night with around 1 in 7 children continuing to do so by...
Hi Alice, it is perfectly normal for your 4-year-old son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so right up to sc...
Hi Jo, children’s nighttime urine output is quite variable. Leakage can result from improper fit, which can occur if your sons DryNites are too sm...
We are really sorry to hear your child has developed a rash and hope it clears up quickly. Rashes are unpleasant for your child and obviously upset...
Hi Owen, the boys and girls DryNites offer similar levels of absorbency however they do differ in terms of the pattern of absorbency with the boys ...
Hi Michelle, while most children who wet the bed have nothing medically wrong with them it is a good idea to have your child checked by a GP if the...
Hi James - it is preferrable that you use the DryNites designed for boys as the aborbancy patterns differ and a change to girls DryNites may in fac...
Hi Jessica, many children your daughter's age continue to wet at night. The majority of them do so as their bodies have not matured to a point whe...
Hi A. H., given the frequency of his wetting it is unlikely that he is ready to go to bed without the use of an absorbent pant of some other absorb...
Hi M. B., the way parents manage children’s bedwetting can often make or break a delicate situation. It really is a personal decision as to whether...
The larger DryNites size is designed for children and teenagers weighing between 27-57kg+. It is important that these fit properly around the leg ...
Hi Emma - Leakage often results from improper fit, which can occur if your DryNites are too small. Check that they are fitting you properly arou...
Hi Gina – firstly in the short-term I would recommend trying DryNites rather than Pull-Ups, these are specifically designed for nighttime use and a...
Hi J. E. – it’s a tricky question … how we as parents handle our children’s bedwetting is of ultimate importance as this is what they will remember...
Hi Robert, while DryNites can certainly be used for the management of daytime continence I would recommend that you have a few trial runs at home f...
Hi Helen - apologies for the delay in responding - you are able to request a DryNites sample via the NZ DryNites site: http://www.drynites.co.nz/b...
Hi A.R., firstly, let me reassure you that it is not uncommon for 6-year-old boys to be still wetting at night, with some doctors suggesting it i...
It is not uncommon for children your son’s age to still be wetting the bed on a regular basis; bedwetting is far more common among boys than girls,...
Hi Ben – I have directed your question to marketing regarding the packaging, as I am not familiar with this. However I would encourage you to ta...
The difference between Pull-Ups and DryNites is that Pull-Ups are specifically designed for toilet training and daytime use. They have a built-in...
Hi Alison – the way parents manage children’s bedwetting can often make or break a delicate situation. The first thing you need to do is reassure ...
Hi Jacquelene, it is very unusual (but not unheard of) for children to wet the bed out of laziness. Developing nighttime continence is not dissimil...
Hi Michelle, your son’s wetting would be considered secondary nocturnal enuresis, which describes the condition where a child returns to nightt...
Hi Mihi – while DryNites can certainly be used to help manage both enuresis and encopresis (which refers to fetal incontinence), this should only b...
Hi Debbie - The larger DryNites size is designed for children and teenagers weighing between 27-57kg+. If you are unsure whether these would fit an...
Hi Liz – as frustrating as this may be please be reassured that this is perfectly normal. As children move toward achieving permanent nighttime co...
Hi Claudia – given your concerns I would certainly recommend that you speak with your GP and organise a full physical examination which may inclu...
While there may be an underlying medical issue, your daughter’s behaviour may also be a reaction to something else going on in her life. It is no...
You should be able to purchase DryNites through most of the major retailers including Coles and Woolworths, a number of chemists also stock them....
Hi Beckie, this must be a very challenging time for you. While it is perfectly fine for you to use DryNites if they provide a proper fit, there a...
Hi Jane – as frustrating as this is, it really is a very encouraging sign that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence. While som...
I have referred your question to the marketing and will get back to you with a response as soon as possible. Regards, Dr Cathrine
Hi Aleisha – firstly, please be reassured that it is perfectly normal for a 5-year-old boy to still wet at night. If you are however concerned abo...
It is perfectly normal for a 5-year-old boy to be still wetting at night, with about 1 in 5 children continuing to do so at age 6. While the maj...
Hi Faith, when children are under a shared care arrangement it is important to try and adopt as consistent a pattern of parenting as possible. In ...
Hi Carina, this must be incredibly frustrating. Children’s nighttime urine output is quite variable. A small number of children who wet the bed do...
Hi S.S. - thank you for your feedback and I will certainly pass this onto the marketing team. In the meantime have you tried the nappy pants as th...
Hi M. B., how frustrating! There are a number of factors that may be contributing to the leakage. Improper fit around the leg, which can happen if...
Hi Ted, it is difficult for me to advise you on this, as it is not clear from your question whether the children attending the sleepover were weari...
Hi Cody, If you find you have outgrown your DryNites you might like to consider products that have been designed for adults, many of which are avai...
Hi Bethwyn, if you are unable to locate these in your local supermarket or chemist there are a number of online stores (such as gotoddler.com.au)...
Hi Rebecca, consistency is the key when managing children’s nighttime wetting. While I completely understand the logic in putting a nappy back on ...
Hi Georgie, sometimes there appears to be no rhyme or reason to children’s bedwetting, which can be incredibly frustrating! It is not particularly...
Hi S. K., It is not unusual for children with additional support needs to take a little longer to attain both daytime and nighttime continence. I w...
Hi Carrie, the age at which children achieve nighttime continence is quite variable with some children becoming dry as young as 3 years of age an...
Hi K.H., it is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of being dry then returning to wetting again as they move toward achieving perm...
Hi Cindy, unfortunately this site is not for ordering (although you can certainly request a sample). I would recommend that if you are unable to g...
While it is perfectly fine to use DryNites to help manage daytime wetting it is important to understand that these will not help you to stop wettin...
Hi Travis, I'm not aware of any with side tabs. The design of the DryNites is done in a way so that they appear more like an underpant than a napp...
There is no magic age to toilet train your child. While some children may show signs of readiness as young as 18 months others will not be ready to...
While perfectly normal, this must be incredibly frustrating for both you and him! Reassure him that it is very common for children as they move tow...
When it comes to parenting, consistency is certainly the key, whether we are talking about managing challenging behaviours or bedwetting. The good...
We are much more likely to see persistent bedwetting as well as daytime incontinence in children with delayed development. I'm not surprised he has...
Firstly – I wouldn’t be concerned about his nighttime wetting – he is still very young so it would be unusual for him to be dry every night. Waking...
doctors typically recommend holding off on treatment until children turn 7 years of age due to the high spontaneous cure rate up until then. Also t...
the most important thing to understand is that this is rarely a medical or psychological problem - many children continue to wet the bed at night f...
Firstly, please accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you I have had a large volume of questions to answer over the past two weeks. ...
unfortunately not all children outgrow bedwetting – with some requiring more than just the basic measures we can implement at home. If you are conc...
This is fairly typical – the majority of children who wet the bed at night are unaware it is happening and will continue sleeping even when wet. On...
When bedwetting goes on for a number of years it is perfectly normal for parents to feel helpless and overwhelmed. Children typically wet the bed a...
Bedwetting has been found to run in families so it is not unusual to find a number of siblings in the same household wetting the bed. I’m sure if y...
Your daughter is experiencing what we commonly refer to as secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) – this occurs when a child has maintained nighttime c...
It is perfectly normal for you to feel overwhelmed and a little helpless – this is the most common response for parents whose children continue to ...
Most children who wet the bed tend to do so in the first couple of hours after they have gone to sleep at night, when they are in a very deep sleep...
dealing with constant wet sheets can be incredibly frustrating – I find just keeping up with the standard daily load is difficult enough let alone ...
Please accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you I have had a large volume of questions to answer over the past two weeks. Firstly, ...
Even though it is the child who wets the bed, I often find it’s the parents who need the most support. Coping with bedwetting can be overwhelming f...
Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to make a child wake-up on their own, this is why we do not recommend that parents lift or wake their chil...
The first thing to keep in mind is that bedwetting is quite common among 5-year-old children with about 17% continuing to wet the bed at night – at...
The first thing to keep in mind is that bedwetting is quite common among 5-year-old children with about 10-15% waking up wet at least once a week o...
waking your son at night to take them to the toilet may help in reducing the number of wet beds, however this should only be done if it does not re...
Lifting or waking children is generally not recommended as it results in broken sleep and while it may lead to a dry bed in the morning it will not...
lots of patience and understanding are needed in the management of bedwetting and that’s not just for your son but for you too! A small bladder cap...
it can be extremely frustrating when a bedwetting treatment does not seem to work for your child. While the conditioning alarms currently have the ...
firstly, let me apologise for the delay in getting back to you I have had an overwhelming number of questions to answer over the past two weeks. Ch...
you would find most children your daughter’s age would still be wetting the bed at night with many professionals not even viewing nighttime wetting...
Feelings of helplessness and frustration are common among parents with children who wet the bed – you are not alone! Given her age I would recommen...
Many parents of children who wet the bed have commented to me on how deeply their child sleeps and while it definitely plays a role in bedwetting i...
many parents of children who wet the bed have commented on how deeply their child sleeps. Despite this a number of controlled studies have shown th...
it is not unusual for children to be wetting the bed at age 5 with about 15% of children still doing so by the time they start school. Children dev...
the decision to pursue treatment is really up to you and your son. About 15% of 8-year-old children who wet the bed will achieve nighttime continen...
One possible cause of children’s bedwetting is thought to be a deep sleeping pattern. In these instances children often sleep so deeply that they a...
Many parents of children who wet the bed comment how deeply their child sleeps - while this plays a role in children’s bedwetting it is not a prima...
Hi Sandra, this is a very timely question! There was a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics (July, 2009) conducted by Dr Joseph Barone...
Bedwetting does run in families so it is not unusual that both you and your brother (as well as your uncle) all wet the bed at night. When genetic...
Hi Margaret, bedwetting does not only impact on the child, it affects the whole family. It is not unusual for parents to feel that somehow the b...
Hi Jacinta – it is true that some children who wet the bed benefit from restricting certain foods from their diet. It is important to keep in mind...
Hi Hollyanne – there are a number of reasons why people wet the bed at night, some do so because their brain has not learnt to recognise the sign...
Hi Britney, it is certainly fine to use a tampon during menstruation and still wear your DryNites. However in deciding how to best manage your per...
Hi Alex, wetting the bed can be very frustrating but it’s important that you know that this is not your fault, it is completely normal and you are ...
Hi Anabel – the most important thing for you to understand is that your bedwetting is not your fault, and that you’re not alone. There are lots of...
Hi Kirsty, it is perfectly normal for your son to continue to experience nocturnal incontinence. The age at which nighttime continence occurs is qu...
Hi – it can be incredibly worrying and a little frustrating when your child starts wetting the bed again after a significant period of dryness. ...
Hi Melissa – there are a number of possible reasons why your son is wetting through. The first thing to check is that they are fitting correctly – ...
It is not unusual for children to continue wearing DryNites even after they experience a decline in the number of nights they wet the bed. DryNi...
Hi Deirdre – firstly, let me reassure you that it is perfectly normal for children your son’s age to still be wetting the bed at night. If you h...
Hi Britney – Leakage often results from improper fit, which can occur if your DryNites are too small. Check that they are fitting you properly aro...
As children move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence it is not unusual for them to oscillate between periods of dryness then return to ...
Hi Sarah – it is perfectly normal for children to continue to wet the bed at night even after they have achieved daytime continence. The speed at w...
While bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating and worrying for parents – please be reassured that it is perfectly normal for 4-year-old boys to st...
While I fully understand your embarrassment and fear, this is not something you should hide from your parents. I find most parents are incredibly ...
Hi Dylan - there are many reasons why teenagers wet the bed so it is very important that you first meet with your GP so that he or she can run some...
You son is in very good company, many children who wet at night do so without being aware. Amongst other factors, a deep sleeping pattern has been...
How exhausting this must be for you! There are a number of possible reasons why your children are wetting through. The first thing to check is tha...
Bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating, particularly when it continues despite your every effort to make it stop! Understandably, our efforts be...
Bedwetting can be incredibly stressful for the whole family, not just the person who wets at night. Bedwetting if not handled correctly can make c...
Leakage often results from improper fit, which can occur if your sons DryNites are too small. Check that they are fitting him properly around the ...
Hi Kirsty, As with many developmental milestones, children develop nighttime bladder control at different ages. Persistent bedwetting, which refe...
Hi Kim - the age at which children stop wetting the bed is quite variable. Given the strong genetic link it is not unusual for a number of children...
Hi D. K. – parenting can be both incredibly challenging and equally rewarding. As parents, we can become frustrated or angry with our children esp...
Hi Karen, When children return to bedwetting after an extended period of continence the first thing to consider is what has caused this change. Th...
Bedwetting can be incredibly worrying especially when children continue to wet at night beyond the age most people think it should stop. The reass...
Hi Dominic, while it is certainly possible that your son will outgrow bedwetting on his own, the chances of children doing this reduce, as they get...
Hi Michelle – chronic bedwetting is generally believed to be the result of an immature bladder or a deep sleeping pattern. Just like your son, many...
Any form of daytime wetting after the age of 5 years needs to be addressed by your doctor. Constipation and bladder infections are causes of dayti...
Hi Kevin, Bedwetting can be incredibly upsetting for children and parents. While your parents may appear upset, I’m sure this is more to do with...
Unfortunately nighttime continence does not work in the same way as daytime training – nighttime wetting typically happens when children are asleep...
Hi Bridget, there are a number of reasons why teenagers wet the bed so it is very important that you first meet with your GP so that he or she can ...
It can be incredibly frustrating for both parents and children when your child returns to wetting following a significant period of nighttime conti...
Hi Rochelle - Unfortunately when it comes to treating children’s bedwetting, what works for one does not necessarily work for others. How old was ...
Hi Velika, the time it takes between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence is quite variable. Some children achieve this in a matter ...
Hi Ellen, while bedwetting can be incredibly distressing for parents please be reassured that it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be ...
Hi Rebecca, the age at which children achieve nighttime continence is quite variable. There are a number of reasons why your sons continue to wet ...
Hi Lisa – the tricky thing about bedwetting is that there is no single cause. It is true that for many children genetics plays a role. Given that...
Hi Adrienne - your daughter is experiencing what we commonly refer to as Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis – this describes a situation where children w...
Hi Kate – there is quite a strong genetic link to bedwetting so it is not unusual to find a number of children in the same family experiencing nigh...
Hi F. D., It is quite common for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on how heavy a sleeper their child is. Researchers have shown that ...
It can be very frustrating and disheartening when treatments do not result in the desired outcome! Nasal sprays are generally seen as a form of man...
Hi Dianne - Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis (SNE) is the term used to describe a situation where children have been previously dry for six or more mon...
This must very challenging for you. It is not unusual for people who wet the bed for extended periods to experience a return to bedwetting at time...
Hi Fiona, treatment is typically recommended once your child is older than 6 years of age (this is due to the high rate of spontaneous resolution u...
Hi S.C. – bedwetting tends to become more of an issue as children get older and want to start attending sleepovers. One way you could reduce his an...
Hi Melissa - There are a number of reasons why children experience daytime accidents. The most common reason is that they have overactive bladders...
Hi Jodie – one of the most frustrating things for parents of children who wet the bed is that we don’t always understand why it is happening. W...
Hi Tina, while anxiety certainly comes into play with secondary bedwetting this is unlikely to be the cause of her nighttime wetting. Bedwetting h...
Starting school can be an incredibly stressful time for young children; there are new routines that they need to become familiar with, new rules, n...
As diabetes insipidus (DI) has a number of causes, the outcome really depends on the underlying disorder. I would strongly recommend that you disc...
Hi Sarah, bedwetting can be very challenging and at times quite embarrassing especially if it continues into your teenage years. The most importan...
If you have not done so already the first thing you need to do is schedule an appointment with your GP for a full medical assessment. Bedwetting m...
Dear Sim, It is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness and return to wetting as they move toward achieving permanent nightti...
In can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. While ...
It can be incredibly frustrating when it seems like you’ve tried it all yet met with little success! The best forms of treatment are conditionin...
Hi M.L – there are a number of possible reasons why children wet the bed. Some do so because their nervous system is slow to process the feeling...
In must be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when you feel like you have tried it all and still your son continues to wet at night. While m...
Hi Kimberley, while some children do outgrow bedwetting on their own others children benefit from a little bit of assistance. Given her age and th...
Hi Pamela – it is not unusual for children diagnosed with ADHD to take a little longer to achieve nighttime wetting than other children however t...
Secondary bedwetting can result from a number of factors and overtiredness can certainly be a contributing factor. I remember my second eldest c...
Hi Rochell, it is highly unusual for children to be able to control their nighttime wetting in response to requests or external rewards, this is mo...
Hi Diana – bedwetting can be incredibly challenging for the whole family, not just the child who wets the bed. The first thing to understand abou...
Hi S.M. – you are experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This term is used to describe the condition where t...
Hi Alex – approximately 2% of children will continue to wet the bed right through their teenage years. Bedwetting among teenagers can really impa...
Hi Mace – your son’s wetting would be considered secondary nocturnal enuresis, which describes the condition where a child returns to nighttime wet...
Dear Brooke, while it is not unusual for 5-year-olds to experience the occasional daytime accident it is probably worth having your son asses...
While research certainly shows links between deep sleeping patterns and bedwetting, it is not the primary cause of why it happens in the first plac...
Hi T.D. - A number of studies have shown an increased risk of enuresis among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD – which includes HFA and A...
Hi Jolly, Unfortunately many children are teased by family members for their bedwetting – this is mostly due to the fact that people really do not ...
Hi C. R. – bedwetting is often one of those things that no-one likes to talk about, with many parents feeling embarrassed and therefore suffer in s...
Coping with children’s incontinence problems is incredibly challenging for most parents, so it is completely normal to feel frustrated and a litt...
Hi – it is not unusual for children your daughter’s age to continue to wet the bed at night, although any form of daytime incontinence after the ag...
Hi Carmel – while some children do wet the bed because they are too scared to get up by themselves, this is rarely the cause of chronic bedwettin...
While it can be incredibly frustrating, it is often helpful to know that children who wet the bed rarely do it on purpose. Some children wet the b...
Hi Vanessa, It is perfectly fine for your son to use DryNites, these will neither shorten nor prolong the bedwetting process and will certainly red...
Hi Penny, it is perfectly fine to wear DryNites to help manage your daytime wetting. You can try and minimize your daytime wetting by making sure y...
Hi Madelyne - it is not common for 5-year-old girls to wet the bed and if managed correctly will have no lasting impact on their self-esteem or wel...
Hi C.W. – it is always advisable to have your child checked by a doctor if they continue to experience nighttime incontinence after age 6. You can...
Hi C.W. – it is always advisable to have your child checked by a doctor if they continue to experience nighttime incontinence after age 6. You can...
Hi Tania, if you haven’t done so already I would recommend that you make an appointment to see your GP. While it is not unusual for children you...
Hi Karolyn, this must be incredibly distressing for you all. Certainly when it comes to the more traditional measures, conditioning alarms continue...
Hi Jimmy, while it is certainly true that some children outgrow bedwetting, this is not the case for everyone. The good news is that there are a n...
Hi Michelle, you do not mention in your question how long your son had been dry at night for. If it has been for a period of 6 months or more then...
Hi S.B – your daughter is suffering from secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) a term used to describe the condition where a child has maintained prop...
Hi M.J., it doesn’t sound like your son has a problem with bedwetting given he is able to wake-up in response to a full-bladder and has a dry nappy...
This must be incredibly distressing for you all. Certainly when it comes to the more traditional measures, conditioning alarms continue to experien...
Hi Kathleen - It is quite common for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on how heavy a sleeper their child is. Children who are particu...
Hi Anna, while it is perfectly normal for 5-year-old children to be still wetting the bed at night, given she had been dry for an extended period i...
This is certainly a challenging situation. Alarms are generally the most effective means of treating bedwetting, although it is true that they do ...
Hi Faith – when bedwetting continues into the teenage years it can begin to impact on a child’s self-esteem and social relationships. One of the m...
Hi Kerry – divorce can be incredibly stressful for all involved, especially young children. It is not uncommon for children to experience toiletin...
Hi Christine, as frustrating as this behaviour may be please be reassured that it is perfectly normal and has very little to do with anything you o...
Hi Hilary, the time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different for every child. While some achieve this in a matter o...
Hi Kelly, when bedwetting starts to impact on a child’s self-esteem then it is time to think about treatment regardless of how old they are! Fir...
Hi Jack – first let me say what a wonderful thing you are doing. I have a number of colleagues who foster children and I understand how challe...
It is very common for children as they move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence to oscillate between periods of dryness and times when ...
It is not uncommon for children your son’s age to still be wetting the bed on a regular basis; bedwetting is far more common among boys than gi...
Waking or lifting children to the toilet during the night is typically seen as a practical approach to managing children’s bedwetting in the short-...
Hi Toni – the time it takes between achieving daytime continence and being dry at night is quite variable, some children are lucky to do this in ...
About six percent of children continue to wet the bed at night by age 7 years – so you are not alone! While many children do outgrow the problem,...
Hi Simone - The incidence of bedwetting in children with ADHD is about two to three times higher than for other children. Children with ADHD are al...
Hi Danielle, it can be very frustrating when treatments do not result in the desired outcome! Nasal sprays are generally seen as a form of manageme...
It’s great that you’ve been able to identify a pattern to your daughter’s nighttime wetting. From what you have written it appears that you daught...
Hi Jacqueline, it is not particularly unusual for boys your son’s age to be still wetting the bed at night on a regular basis. However, given th...
Hi Vanessa (and Jye) – I am so sorry to hear that your son was made to feel responsible for his bedwetting. As I am sure you are fully aware, chil...
Hi Steven – as embarrassing as this may seem you are not alone. There are thousands of people, including teenagers and adults, who wet the bed at ...
Hi Christine – managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly challenging and this is partly due to the fact that we do not always know what is c...
Hi Edmund, while parents used to be encouraged to wake their child throughout the night to help avoid a wet bed, this is no longer recommended as...
Your best move is to contact the Continence Association of Australia (1800 330 066) who will be able to recommend a medical professional in your ar...
Hi M. B. – given your daughter’s desire to move toward greater independence it would certainly be worthwhile making an appointment for her to see y...
Hi Helen – children generally become dry at night when their body has matured to the point where it can store the amount of urine their kidneys p...
Hi Antoinette, firstly, my apologies for the delay in responding … The most successful form of bedwetting treatment is the conditioning or bedwet...
Hi M.O – due to the underlying genetic cause, it is not unusual to find a number of children in the one family who wet the bed at night. Knowing t...
It can be incredibly upsetting for children when they start wetting the bed again after being dry for an extended period. Firstly, you need to r...
Bedwetting does run in families so it is not unusual to find a number of children in the one family experiencing nighttime wetting. When genetics ...
Hi Kristi, it can be incredibly frustrating when there appears to be no clear reason why children continue to wet at night. While the majority of...
Hi K. S. – there are so many mixed messages out there; no wonder parents are confused when it comes to managing children’s bedwetting. I think the...
Hi Kersty, there is a lot of debate and discussion surrounding the causes of bedwetting. The one thing we do no is that not all children wet the b...
Hi Carey, it is very common for parents to comment on their child wavering between periods of being dry then returning to bedwetting again. The go...
Hi Michelle – managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partly because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly be...
Hi L.T., given that your son was dry at night for almost a year it would be worth taking him to the doctor first just to rule out any underlying me...
Hi Arron, you are experiencing what is typically referred to as secondary bedwetting. It is not unusual for teenagers to wet the bed at times of s...
Hi – your daughter is experiencing a condition known as secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) – this is the term used to describe a situation where ch...
Hi Chrisna, It is not unusual for children to start wetting the bed again after starting school. There are a number of simple explanations for t...
Hi Tracy – your daughter is suffering from secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) a term used to describe the condition where a child has maintained pr...
While there is certainly a higher incidence of bedwetting among children with Autism – this is usually with respect to primary bedwetting and not s...
Hi Anna, your son is experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary nocturnal enuresis – a term which is used to describe the condition w...
Hi Jade - your friend is experiencing Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis a term used to describe a situation where children or teenagers have been previo...
Hi Sum – as no doubt your GP has already explained, your son is suffering from secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) a term used to describe the condi...
Congratulations on the arrival of your son! Secondary bedwetting can certainly be a result of emotional distress or stress – and a common cause o...
Secondary bedwetting (this is when you start wetting the bed after being dry for months or years) can be the result of a number of different factor...
Hi Susna, while it is not particularly unusual for a 3-year-old to be wetting the bed at night, what you do need to think about is what has resulte...
Hi Rebecca - Stress can certainly be a contributory factor when it comes to secondary bedwetting. Young children can suffer a certain level of stre...
Hi Becci – you are experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This term is used to describe the condition where ...
Hi Danielle, what you describe sounds more like secondary bedwetting – this simply refers to a situation where children have been dry for 6 months ...
Hi R.W. – your daughter is experiencing secondary nocturnal enuresis, this is where children have been dry for an extended period (usually 6 months...
Hi Sheila, what you are describing is secondary bedwetting. This is where children have been dry at night for at least 6 months or more and then...
Hi Josie, it is not unusual for children who take longer to become dry at night to return to wetting at times of stress, sickness or when they be...
Your son is experiencing secondary enuresis which occurs when a child has had proper control over their bladder during the night for a period of si...
It is not unusual for children to return to nighttime wetting at times of stress. The tricky thing about managing stress with young children is th...
A return to nighttime wetting after many years of dry nights can be the result of an underlying medical condition. A return to bedwetting has been ...
Hi Jodie, as I am sure you are aware, it is not uncommon for a child to return to nighttime wetting upon starting school – this can be due to str...
Hi Jessica, it is difficult to say why one sibling wets the bed while another doesn’t. Sometimes it is helpful to think about bedwetting just like...
Hi Ryan – your first school camp is a very exciting experience, so it is important that you are able to attend this without having to worry about y...
One of the most common concerns for children who wet the bed is attending social events like school-camps. Their biggest fear typically revolves ar...
Hi L.T., unfortunately there is not a lot we can do in the short time between now and school camp. The first and most important thing to do is to d...
Hi Carmel, I had a search on the internet for you and the only sleeping bag liner that I could find was from a online store in the US, and unfo...
The idea of heading off to school camp can be an incredibly nerve racking experience for children who wet the bed, particularly, as was the case fo...
Hi Michelle, it’s lovely to hear from you. Bedwetting has a number of underlying causes. The most common cause of bedwetting is a neurological-de...
Hi Rebecca, it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime ...
Hi Pauline, given the strong genetic link it is not unusual to find a number of children in the one family who wet the bed – however, if neither yo...
Hi Sue – Parents of children who wet the bed often comment on the fact that their child sleeps through unaware of the fact that they have wet. Thi...
Hi K.W. – the majority of children who wet the bed have nothing medically wrong with them. While doctors and researchers have been able to ident...
Hi Paula - Your first step is to meet with your GP just so he or she can run a few tests just to make sure your daughter’s nighttime wetting is not...
Hi Erin – it is not unusual for children’s bedwetting patterns to alter in response to dietry changes. A colleague of mine who is a Naturopath has...
Hi Rebecca – it was once common practice to encourage children who wet the bed at night to try and hold on to their ‘wees’ during the day, as thi...
Hi N. C. as challenging as this may be please be reassured this is perfectly normal behaviour for a 4-year-old boy. If you are at all concerned abo...
Hi B.H., unfortunately there are no simple answers when it comes to understanding children’s bedwetting. The most common causes of bedwetting incl...
Hi Belinda – bedwetting can result from a number of factors with the three most common causes being (1) an overproduction of urine overnight â€...
Hi Cassie, given the frequency of your daughter’s bedwetting I would certainly recommend that you make an appointment to discuss this with your GP....
Hi Sophie - Conditioning alarms are currently the safest and most effective means of treating bedwetting. The alarms success also increases among ...
Given his daytime wetting it is a very wise decision to have him checked by your GP. Your doctor will want to know things like how often he wets t...
Hi H.L. – It is not unusual for young children to experience periods where they start to wet the bed again as they move toward achieving nighttime ...
Hi Y. J., bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating especially when there seems to be no obvious cause. As a parent, the most important thing is to...
Hi S – I completely understand your frustration and sympathise! Sometimes parents feel a little better about the situation when they understand th...
Hi Shona - While it is true that some children are able to outgrow bedwetting on their own, other children benefit from more formal interventions....
Firstly, let me reassure you, this is perfectly normal for a child this age. There really is very little relationship between being continent durin...
Hi Toby – as embarrassing as this may seem you are not alone. There are thousands of people, including teenagers and adults, who wet the bed at ...
It is not unusual for children your daughters age to still be wetting the bed at night with around 1 in 7 children continuing to do so by school-ag...
Hi C.T., It is not uncommon for children with global developmental delays to take a little longer to achieve nighttime continence. Developing night...
Hi Donna, the age at which children become dry at night is quite variable. Some children become dry within weeks of achieving daytime continence, ...
Children’s bedwetting can be incredibly challenging as often there appears to be no pattern or clear explanation for why it is occurring. What you...
Bedwetting runs in families, which means that children who have parents who wet the bed, are much more likely to wet the bed themselves. The upsid...
Hi Hope, coping with children’s wetting can be incredibly challenging as a parent, particularly when it is difficult to determine why this is happe...
Hi Elisa, please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children (especially boys) conti...
Hi Katie, this not particularly unusual but frustrating nonetheless. I think what is most frustrating for parents in these situations, is there ap...
Hi Rachel, depending on your daughter’s age there are a few things that you can do. If she is under 7 years of age then the general recommendation...
Hi Lisa-Anne, it is a good idea to fit the DRI Sleeper alarm inside your son’s DryNites as it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks before he starts respondi...
Whilst some children do outgrow bedwetting on their own others benefit from a little bit of assistance. The most consistent form of treatment curre...
It really is a personal decision as to whether or not to use DryNites. Many parents (and children) choose to use DryNites to reduce the stress asso...
Hi Rachel, it is incredibly difficult as a parent to watch your child in distress and feel powerless to make it stop. The most important thing for...
Hi V.S. – It is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness and wetting as they move toward achieving permanent nighttime conti...
There are two main types of alarms. One is a body alarm with a small sensor that can be worn inside your child’s pyjamas – many parents prefer ...
Hi Angela - It is not unusual for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on the fact that their children are able to stay dry when attendin...
Hi A. L., your best course of action is to speak with a continence advisor who will be able to recommend a suitable alarm for your son. For a refe...
Hi Rachel, due to the strong genetic link it is quite common to find a number of individuals within the one family experiencing bedwetting. Obviou...
Hi S.C. – as children move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence it is not unusual for them to waiver between periods of dryness than r...
Hi R. P., when bedwetting continues for many years it is completely understandable that children start to believe that it will never stop! Have yo...
Hi Liezle – the frustrating and challenging part of bedwetting is that we often do not know what is causing it to occur – this also presents a numb...
Bedwetting can be incredibly challenging to manage, particularly when it occurs on a regular basis. There are a number of reasons as to why childre...
Given your son’s age and the potential impact his bedwetting can have on his social interactions – now is the time to look into introducing some fo...
Hi Mel, while waking or lifting a child to go to the toilet might seem like a good way to reduce the number of wet beds, it does not help train the...
Hi Nicole, while waking or lifting a child to go to the toilet might seem like a good way to reduce the number of wet beds, it does not help train ...
Once upon a time parents used to be encouraged to carry their child to the toilet during the night to help avoid a wet bed. While waking or lifting...
Hi Helen, while it is true that some children are able to outgrow bedwetting on their own, others do benefit from some form of treatment. When the...
Dealing with constant wet beds can be incredibly challenging – it’s no wonder you feel frustrated! If you have not already done so it is impor...
Hi Julien, DryNites are very discrete so you can certainly wear these while playing soccer. If you are at all concerned about your teammates seein...
Hi Sarah, it’s lovely to hear from you. When it comes to treating bedwetting what works for one person does not always work for another. This is ...
While I fully understand your embarrassment, this is not something you should try and manage on your own. I find most parents are incredibly suppo...
There are a number of treatments currently available on the market you could certainly try. The best success rates are typically achieved with bed...
Hi Jimmy, your parents are correct in their view of the situation. Bullying is a very serious issue and not something to be ignored. It is import...
Hi Sarah, while it is unlikely the wearing of absorbent pants at night has contributed to your incontinence, if you are at all concerned about the ...
Hi Claudia, DryNites are designed to assist children and adolescents who wet the bed. There are a number of products on the market that would be m...
Hi Austin, while I fully understand your embarrassment, this is not something you should try and manage on your own. I find most parents are incre...
Hi Morgan - bedwetting can be very stressful for the whole family, not just the person who wets at night. If not handled correctly bedwetting can ...
Hi Hannah, one of the reasons children wet the bed at night is because their bodies are yet to mature to a point where their bladder is capable of ...
Even though it is our children who wet the bed, it’s often the parents who need the most support (and often don’t receive any!). Coping with bedwe...
This must be very distressing for both you and your daughter. I would imagine that your daughter is also having to deal with negative comments dir...
Bedwetting can be very challenging and at times quite annoying especially if it continues into your teenage years. Unfortunately we do not always ...
Hi Connor – bedwetting can be really annoying as well as a little frustrating especially when nothing you seem to do makes it stop. You do not ind...
Hi Nikole – it can be incredibly frustrating when you continue to wet the bed at night despite a strong motivation to stop. It is unlikely that yo...
Hi Elena, given your daughter’s age she could still be seen by a pediatrician. Unfortunately I am unable to recommend anyone specific however I wo...
Hi Tiana, this must be a very challenging and sensitive time for you. You could request a DryNites sample from the website to see if they fit, if n...
Bedwetting among teenagers can really impact on their self-esteem and can lead to isolation and alienation. Having a teenager who wets the bed can ...
Hi Alison, this must be a very challenging time for you. It is quite unusual for a teenager to deliberately wet herself. The most common cause of d...
Hi Holly - this must be incredibly distressing for you all. Recurring bladder infections may be the result of urinary tract abnormalities so it is...
Hi Holly - Understandably one of the most common concerns for teenagers who wet the bed is attending social events like sleepovers or school-camps....
Hi C. C. – this must be very upsetting for you. A return to nighttime and daytime wetting at your age really needs to be investigated further by y...
Hi A.F., it can be very tricky trying to manage your bedwetting on your own. Sometimes parents can get a little frustrated with dealing with bed...
There are thousands of people, including teenagers and adults, who wet the bed at night while they are asleep. This is not conscious wetting and th...
Hi Bridget – this can occasionally occur when you are suffering from chronic constipation so it is essential that you speak with your Mum and have ...
Hi Bridget, lovely to hear from you again. You do not indicate whether this has happened again or if it was a one-off incident. Sometimes when you ...
Approximately 1-2% of individuals do continue to wet their bed well into adulthood. Given the frequency of your wetting it is unlikely that you w...
You do not indicate in your question whether your daughter has experienced a sudden onset of bedwetting or has been experiencing bedwetting most of...
Hi B. S. - one of the most common concerns for teenagers who wet the bed is attending events like sleepovers or school-camps, in fact many childr...
This is a very challenging and unfortunate situation. Being 'discovered' by your friends can be incredibly traumatic for any child and understandab...
Hi B.R., The age at which girls stop bedwetting is incredibly variable and holds little relationship to the beginning of menstruation. Give your d...
Hi John, you do not mention in your question whether this is something new. If so, it is very important that you speak with your parents and you...
Bedwetting can be incredibly distressing for children especially as they move toward the teenage years. Given her age and the negative impact th...
Hi Y. S., it can be incredibly frustrating when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet the bed at night. The fi...
While urinary tract infections are certainly one underlying cause, a return to bedwetting may also result from increased anxiety due to a change in...
Hi Brendon, it is perfectly fine for you to use DryNites to help manage your nighttime wetting. Many children choose to wear DryNites on a regular...
As with many daytime continence, children develop nighttime bladder control at different ages. The most common cause of bedwetting is a neurologica...
Trying to manage our children’s bedwetting can be quite the juggling act. We try and hide our frustration and exhaustion at coping with the consta...
It is not unusual for chldren who have been diagnosed with a small bladder capacity to experience nocturnal enuresis. This form of incontinence of...
It is always wise to follow-up with your doctor when children return to wetting after a significant period of continence. There are both physical ...
Hi K. C. – your daughter has very little control over her bladder while asleep, so while rewards can be very motivating during the day, they will d...
Hi Melissa, you could certainly give knickers a try. I generally recommend parents hold off until children have experienced at least 10-14 consecu...
Hi Dianne, one of the trickiest things for parents when it comes to managing our children’s bedwetting is ensuring that it does not impact advers...
Hi – there are a number of treatments available to help your daughter to become dry at night. While conditioning alarms experience the best outcom...
Hi Lisa, while it is certainly true that many children outgrow bedwetting on their own, this is not the case for everyone. The important thing to ...
Hi Tina, bedwetting runs in families, which means that children who have parents who wet the bed, are much more likely to wet the bed themselves. ...
Hi Theresa, while bedwetting can be incredibly concerning for parents and grandparents alike, it is often reassuring to know that this is perfectly...
It can be incredibly frustrating when it seems like you’ve tried it all yet met with little success! While conditioning alarms continue to experien...
Hi S.B. – helping children to achieve nighttime continence works a little differently to daytime training. Nighttime wetting typically happens whe...
Dealing with bedwetting can be incredibly challenging and failure to respond to treatment only adds to our stress. If you have not done so already ...
Hi Natasha, this must be incredibly frustrating for you all. Nasal sprays are generally seen as a form of management, not a cure. If you’re looki...
Hi Natasha, parents of children who wet the bed often comment on how ‘heavy a sleeper’ their child is. Researchers have shown that while deep sleep...
Hi Rachael, it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so right up to school...
Hi Foebe, There are a number of possible reasons why you continue to wet at night. Some children who wet the bed do so because their nervous system...
Hi Ruth – it really sounds like you are doing all the right things. As I’m sure you are fully aware, the tricky and often frustrating thing about ...
Continence issues are often an indicator of stress in young children, which explains why your daughter returned to wetting during the day after you...
Hi Rose - while there is not a strong research-based to support this, I am familiar with literature that suggests a link between food allergies or ...
Hi Vicki, in order for your daughter to become dry at night she either needs to learn to wake in response to a full-bladder or her bladder needs to...
Hi Linda, the time it takes between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence is quite variable. Some children achieve this in a matter o...
Hi Heather - often when it comes to bedwetting no matter how hard we try children will continue to wet at night. In general we find children will s...
Hi Natasha, you are not alone here with many parents experiencing similar patterns of nighttime wetting with their young children. It is quite c...
Once upon a time parents used to be encouraged to carry their child to the toilet during the night to help avoid a wet bed. While waking or lifting...
Hi Emily – you are spot in describing waking or lifting as being an ineffective means of managing children’s bedwetting. Children who have achi...
Hi Razan – bedwetting treatments are generally not recommend for children under 6 years of age, this is largely due to the fact that it is consider...
Unfortunately while medications are helpful in the short-term they generally do not help children to achieve permanent nighttime continence. Abou...
In a very small percentage of cases people do continue to wet right through adulthood. It can be incredibly frustrating when it seems like you’ve t...
Hi Wade - in a very small percentage of cases people do continue to wet right through adulthood. What forms of treatment have your tried to help yo...
Hi D. M., while it is not common there is a small percentage of people who continue to wet the bed well into their adult years. If you have not ...
Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable – parents of children who seem to pass a lot of urine overnight sometimes find it easier to...
Given the strong genetic link it is not unusual for a number of children in the same family to experience bedwetting. If both parents were bedwett...
Sometimes a change in environment can contribute to children’s bedwetting. It is also quite common for children to experience an increase in bedwe...
Firstly, let me reassure you that what your son is experiencing is perfectly normal for someone his age. There are a number of possible reasons why...
Hi David – while I’m not aware of any research directly linking testosterone with bedwetting in boys, there may be an indirect link in that increas...
The time between being daytime trained and achieving nighttime continence is quite variable. Unlike toilet training, which is conscious and delibe...
In order for your son to become dry at night he either needs to learn to wake in response to a full-bladder or his bladder needs to develop to a po...
Hi Charlene, the time it takes between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence is quite variable. Some children achieve this in a matte...
Hi R. M., please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children (especially boys) conti...
Hi Nicky – given your daughters age it is not particularly surprising that she is still wetting at night, this is completely normal and age-appropr...
Hi J.F., unlike daytime urinary control, which is conscious and deliberate, nighttime bladder control is more dependent on maturation of children’s...
Hi Michelle - Happy New Year to you too! It can be incredibly frustrating for parents when you feel you have done all the right things and your chi...
Hi Lisa, firstly, let me reassure you it is perfectly normal for a boy of 5 to be wetting the bed at night. While most children who wet the bed ha...