How to Treat Bed-Wetting

Bed-wetting is no fun for parents or children, but it isn't necessarily a sign that anything is wrong with your child. About 15 percent of children wet the bed after the age of 3, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Bed-wetting is rarely a case of the child doing something intentionally to upset the parent or a symptom of deep-seated emotional problems. It is typically the result of bladder control that is somewhat slow to develop, a high level of urine production or a child who is a deep sleeper.

Instructions

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      Cut down on liquids before bed. This seems like an obvious remedy, but in the rush of dinner, baths and bedtime preparations, it can be forgotten. Avoid caffeinated beverages entirely, suggests KidsHealth.org.

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      Remind your child to visit the bathroom right before he climbs into bed. He may think he doesn't need to go, but get him into the practice of making it the last stop before bedtime.

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      Reassure your child that this problem won't last forever. While bed-wetting is frustrating for parents, it can be humiliating for children. Take the time to reassure your little one that she is normal and will outgrow this phase. Tension and anxiety can make the problem worse.

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      Praise your child when he wakes up dry in the morning. Give him a sticker or other small treat that can be traded in for a toy or book after a certain number of dry nights. Don't punish him for accidents, but rather focus on the positive.

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      Wake your child up during the night to visit the bathroom. If lifestyle changes aren't enough to stop the bed-wetting, consider waking your child up before you or your partner go to bed for a trip to the potty. Explain that this isn't a punishment, that you are both on the same team and you are both trying to solve this issue.

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