Hi Kate, firstly, my apologies for the delay in responding to your question. The first thing to check is that his nappy is fitting correctly as improper fit can contribute to leakage. From personal experience I found Huggies to be the most absorbent on the market and while I did experience the occasional leakage this was usually as a result of me leaving the nappy on for too long, or a good indicator that my son was ready to progress to the next size. I also found that I needed to upgrade before he reached the upper weight limit listed on the pack. Have you tried him in DryNites overnight? These are very absorbent and are suitable for children weighing 17kg or more. Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable – parents of children who seem to pass a lot of urine overnight or sleep for long periods sometimes find it easier to change their child’s nappy just before they retire for the evening, but this is not advisable if you know it is going to wake your son. Other parents have tried plastic outer pants to stop the urine leaking through and wetting the sheets. You can also try and reduce his urine output by ensuring he fully empties his bladder just before bedtime and limit any dairy- or citrus-based drinks in the evenings as these are known to stimulate the kidneys. If you were at all concerned about the amount of urine he is producing I would certainly recommend you consult with your GP.

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Dr Cathrine

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