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. If you are concerned about her bedwetting going on too long or it is becoming an issue for your daughter then you need to make an appointment with your GP to get a thorough physical exam and to discuss treatment. If your doctor is unable to help you, you should call the National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) who will be able to recommend someone who can. The conditioning alarm treatment currently experiences very good success rates – with about 75% of children achieving dryness– this may be a particularly good option for your daughter, as children who wet less frequently tend to experience more success! One of the most important things when it comes to bedwetting is the family’s attitude toward the child. It is very important that both her grandmother and aunty understand that the bedwetting is not something she can help, it is something that occurs in her sleep. In much the same way as someone cannot help snoring, she cannot help wetting the bed. Punishment or pressure has no place in the treatment of bedwetting – firstly, it will not help her stop and secondly, it will only make her feel worse about the situation. You can boost her self-confidence by talking about all the wonderful things she does, making sure she know that she has your full support – that this is something you will tackle as a team.

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