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Managing Bedwetting

Bedwetting Treatments

Many children will quite naturally become dry; others will need some help along the way. Of course as a parent you may want to know about other ways you can help. Bedwetting solutions range from simple tactics you can try at home to bedwetting treatments prescribed by a doctor or nurse.

Here are some bedwetting solutions to think about:

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Motivational Methods

You can help your child by praising for “steps along the way”, such as drinking good levels of fluid during the day, going to the toilet before bedtime without prompting, or telling you when they have wet.

Fluids and Toileting

Encourage your child to drink plenty during the day and avoid fizzy drinks if you can. NICE ( National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) recommend 1,000 – 1,400 mls for 4-8 year olds, 1,200 – 2,300mls for 9-13 year olds and 1,400 – 3,200mls for 14-18 year olds, depending upon the temperature and level of exercise and more for boys than girls.. Do cut down the fluid level an hour or so before bed, but never deny a child who is thirsty a drink..

Also encourage your child to go to the toilet regularly ( the average is between four and seven times for a whole day)

Sleep Conditioning

Bedwetting alarms - either a sensor pad placed on the mattress or a sensor attached to underwear - work by going off when urine is released. This will wake the child up and remind him/her that it's time to visit the loo. Ultimately this will sensitise the child to respond quickly and appropriately to a full bladder during sleep.

While sleep conditioning can be effective, it takes time to work. With a success rate of around 70%, it isn't the best solution for all and may be more suitable for older children (aged 7 and above.)

Medication

In some cases doctors may prescribe a medication such as desmopressin (available as a tablet or a Melt to put under the tongue) that reduces the amount of urine produced at night and therefore lessens the urge to urinate at night.

Complementary Therapies

There are also many alternative therapies available to parents of children who wet the bed such as hypnotherapy, acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic.

However the evidence as to their effectiveness is not always clear.

Always speak to your doctor for advice, whichever treatment you're interested in using.

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