Bedwetting at bedtime

Simple steps to help your child overcome bedwetting.

Encourage your child to go to the toilet before bedtime to promote their independence. There's no need to remind them every night; it should be their responsibility to do it themselves.

Similarly, if your child uses adult diapers or absorbent training pants, it's not your responsibility to tell them to put them on and get them ready in bed before bedtime. Store the pack of diapers in their bedroom closet, within their reach. Let them take care of it themselves, like a grown-up. If your child asks for help, try to respond while also giving them tips so they can manage on their own later. Create a comforting atmosphere to prepare them for a peaceful night, by giving them a bath, for example; it's important that your child goes to bed relaxed. To manage bedwetting , be positive. Don't talk about bedwetting . Instead, focus on the pleasures of bedtime, such as spending time together, laughing, talking, and relaxing.

For older children (9-15 years old) , while they are more independent and go to bed on their own, they still appreciate being able to talk about their day, share a story, or even have a cuddle before bedtime. Protect your child's sleep; don't wake them to take them to the bathroom. Nighttime is for sleeping. Sleep is precious for their growth and emotional and psychomotor development.

Bedwetting upon waking

Never humiliate or scold your child for wetting the bed: they don't do it on purpose and are not responsible for what happens to them. For older children, if your child doesn't wear absorbent underwear and there's an accident during the night, leave them a change of pajamas and sheets within reach for greater independence. If your child wears a protective pad, they will fall back asleep more easily and with confidence. It's also their responsibility to put their nighttime underwear in the trash in the morning if there's an accident. Don't make your child feel guilty, downplay the situation, and reassure them.