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 this. Firstly, children’s drinking patterns often change when they start school. There is a tendency for children to drink very little throughout the day then consume the majority of their daily intake in the afternoon and evening. This places additional pressure on the bladder at night, increasing the risk of children wetting the bed. The first year of school can be particularly exhausting for children, so it may be that she needs to go to bed a little earlier or reduce the number of activities she has after-school to avoid becoming overtired. Starting school can also be incredible stressful for children, they have to negotiate a whole new set of rules and expectations. Having only started in second term means she also needs to break into friendship groups that have already been established – which can be particularly challenging for young children. You should make a time to speak with her teacher and voice your concerns and discuss ways in which you can both support your daughter during this time. As secondary bedwetting can be the result of an underlying medical issue it is important that you take her for a full medical assessment so that you are able to rule this out first.

Regards,
Dr Cathrine

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