you do not mention in your question whether he has always wet the bed or whether this is something new. Either way I would recommend that you first take him to your GP just to rule out any underlying medical cause. You should also use this opportunity to discuss treatment options. Bedwetting alarms currently experience the best outcomes with about 70-80% of children experiencing dryness after their use. The fact that you son is only wetting a couple of times a week also increases his chances of a successful outcome. Conditioning alarms are designed to teach your child to respond to a full bladder by waking. Alarms have a moisture sensor component and an alarm component. When your son first begins to urinate the sensor will detect the moisture and sound the alarm. Not all children are able to wake on their own at first so you may need to help wake him and take him to the toilet. If your GP is unfamiliar with the different types of alarms available ask to be referred to a continence specialist who can support you throughout the process.

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