How to Cure Bed Wetting with Children

Bedwetting, or enuresis, can affect older children who are well past the toilet-training age according to KidsHealth. Bedwetting is not your child's fault, and in most cases, your child will outgrow it. In the meantime, there are some options to lessen the likelihood of a nighttime accident. Keep in mind that if your toilet-trained child suddenly starts wetting the bed at night, you may decide to speak with your pediatrician, as this could be a sign of a larger medical issue.

Things You'll Need

  • Bedwetting alarm

Instructions

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      Limit large amounts of fluids before bedtime, especially any containing caffeine, according to KidsHealth. Make sure that the child uses the toilet right before going to bed.

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      Set a bed wetting alarm. This is a device that sounds an alarm when it senses urine, allowing your child to wake up and head to the bathroom. Alarms are successful around 50 to 75 percent of the time and work best for children who have accidents because they are deep sleepers according to HealthyChildren.org.

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      Seek a counseling referral from your pediatrician to determine if there is an underlying problem contributing to the bed wetting. If your child starts wetting the bed after previously having dry nights, you may want to explore the possibility that daytime stress is causing the problem. A counselor can talk your child through any anxieties that may be triggering the issue.

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      Talk to your child's pediatrician to find out if medication might help. If he sees the need, he can prescribe a medication such as DDAVP (desmopressin), which diminishes the production of urine at night, according to Ask Dr. Sears. Your child takes the medication, typically in the form of a tablet or nasal spray, before bedtime for a few months. The medication usage is then tapered off, with another course of medication prescribed on a needed basis.

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