How to Cure Bed Wetting with Children
When you have a child who is a constant bedwetter, it is not only frustrating for the parent, but for the child as well. The child may avoid sleepovers because of the risk of being embarrassed. Boys tend to wet the bed more than girls. Although bedwetting is sometimes a medical issue in children, it can often be cured with the implementation some specific measures. Read on to learn how.
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Make sure your child knows that bedwetting is a common problem and isn't their fault. Bedwetting can emotionally scar children; so it's your job to make sure they understand they are not alone. Never punish your child for wetting the bed and respect their privacy on the issue. Try not to talk about it in front of your child with people outside the family.
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Cut your child off from drinks 2-3 hours before bedtime and have him use the bathroom right before going to sleep. Make sure your child drinks fluids during the day and avoids drinks that have caffeine. These drinks can irritate the bladder.
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Wake your child up several times in the night to walk him to the bathroom and back to bed. If you notice a pattern in the time of night he is having "accidents," try to wake him up right before that time each night.
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Invest in a bedwetting alarm that wakes your child up in the night. These can be found at online auctions priced anywhere between $10 and $20.They have a sensor on them that wakes children up when they have to use the bathroom. Make sure you teach your child how to properly use it.
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When your child does make it through the night without wetting the bed, reward her and focus on the positive. It's better to reiterate not wetting the bed than focusing on when bed-wetting does occur.
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Finally, be patient and understanding with your child. Continue working with him each evening until they can get through the night without wetting the bed. If you have a family member who has had the same problem, have them talk to your child so that they don't feel alone.
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Tips & Warnings
Call your doctor if your child suddenly starts wetting the bed after being dry for six months or begins to wet his pants during waking hours.
