Bedwetting, prepare to go to summer camp

Bedwetting: a common problem Isolated nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is a common occurrence. It is estimated that 400,000 children between the ages of 5 and 10 suffer from this problem. There's no need to dramatise the situation, but after the age of 6, it's high time to tackle the problem head on. In fact, bedwetting can be a source of anxiety, conflict, shame and even mockery for children, so there's no need to add to the burden: it needs to be dealt with! Firstly, the problem needs to be detected. Nocturnal enuresis has gone undetected for too long and needs to be considered as early as possible so that the child can be treated. If they are listened to, understood and helped, their problem will be much easier for them to live with. It's possible to go to a holiday camp! While bedwetting is a problem that can be dealt with on a daily basis during the year, it immediately becomes more of a problem as the holidays approach. Your youngest dreams of going to a holiday camp or a friend's house, but you don't dare send him. On the contrary, he refuses to go because of his enuresis. Stop, it doesn't have to be that way! With a little forethought and preparation, it's entirely possible to give your child the holiday he's been dreaming of.The first step is to prepare the holiday properly. To ensure that your child leaves with peace of mind, you need to discuss the problem with them well in advance of their departure. It's a good idea to do this a few months in advance to try and resolve the problem completely. Consult a doctor, who will be able to guide you in the decisions you need to take. If he's not completely "cured" of his bedwetting, don't panic, he can still leave. Bedwetting, practical advice for camps If, despite these preventive measures, your child is still afraid of wetting the bed, provide him with special night-time underwear for the duration of his stay. These knickers look exactly like normal underwear, but are extremely absorbent. So neither the bed nor the pyjamas will be wet when he wakes up, just discard the underwear discreetly and that's it. No-one will even notice. You should also advise him not to drink too much in the evening and to go to the toilet regularly during the day. Finally, don't forget to tell the camp leaders, and above all the camp health assistant, about the problem so that they can deal with it with your child in complete confidence. They will also be able to intervene if your child forgets their underwear or if there is any other problem. The main thing is to put your child at ease so that he or she can enjoy a relaxing holiday. There will always be time to deal with the root of the problem when they return.