Bedwetting - Support for children and their parents

It's expected that toddlers will wet the bed as they grow. However, many children still wet the bed past a certain age, and I suspect your child is one of them. School-aged children often feel isolated and have low self-esteem because of their bedwetting. They are embarrassed by the situation, and parents tend to talk about it much less as the children get older.

However, it's perfectly normal in this situation to seek advice and look for solutions. Help and guidance are available everywhere. There are books on parenting, friends, family, and your parents, who will all have experiences to share.

Here are some tips to consider:

Your child is the priority – encouraging your child is the most helpful thing to do since, in most cases, bedwetting will stop on its own over time. Make them understand that it's not their fault. The older your child gets, the more self-conscious they may feel about bedwetting. It's therefore important to offer them love and comfort at all times.

Respect their privacy – When your child is very young, it's normal to talk about potty training or bedwetting with friends and family. However, it's very important to show your 11-year-old that they can count on your discretion. Avoid discussing it with the parents of their friends or classmates. Even if your child is very close to their siblings, serious discussions about bedwetting should not include them. Older children and teenagers will prefer that you talk to them privately.

Find information online— (but don't believe everything you read). When your child is older, it's less likely that your friends have had to go through this experience with their children. Also, it becomes more socially challenging for your child, who may feel isolated. The internet is vast, and many parents deal with bedwetting, so it's a great way to connect with others facing the same situation. The internet offers the advantage of anonymity, but there's no shame in bedwetting. Of course, I offer this advice with a caveat. It's no secret that the credibility of information found online can vary greatly. Make sure you use information from reliable sources, such as doctors or experts.

Child Involvement - It is important to involve your child in any decisions regarding bedwetting. If you decide to wake them during the night, explain how this course of action can help. Ask if they would be willing to try a new method or product. As children get older, I have found it more helpful and empowering for them to seek out information and find solutions themselves. Let them choose a type of nighttime protection, such as absorbent underwear or new bed pads. Take them to visit the website of so that he can find ideas there himself.