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Does wearing diapers delay potty training?

 
It is very common to think that a child who continues to wear diapers during the night will be potty trained later. But what is it really? Can we think that bedwetting treatment is better with or without diapers? Generally speaking: There are no studies that have shown that a child suffering from bedwetting will be treated more quickly if they do not wear diapers. On the other hand, some specialists believe that it is useless to wear diapers because the child will not feel the need to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Thus, some practitioners will confide that we; parents deliver the wrong message to the child: wetting my bed is not serious because I can wear diapers. For these reasons, these specialists believe that wearing diapers will slow down the acquisition of cleanliness. In reality, no one can prove this because it is only a personal feeling given that no scientific research has been done in this area. Kid Medical® believes in acting on your beliefs for the benefit of the child and the entire family. Essential concepts: Wearing a diaper eliminates the feeling of wetness. Today's diapers are highly absorbent, and " Feel Dry" technology enhances this effect. This way, your child can spend a dry night without even feeling wet. For many, this is the main thing because the child will sleep in good conditions. For others, it's not satisfactory, and if you're in this group, it's a good idea to look for washable products that will absorb in case of an accident but will leave the child with a damp feeling. For some, it's also an eco-friendly choice. Sleep quality In another study ( European Centre of Urology, January 6, 2013) comparing children without bedwetting and those with bedwetting. A very important conclusion emerges. The quality of sleep is the same for children without bedwetting and those wearing diapers. Children who suffer from bedwetting and do not wear diapers have a very affected quality of sleep. Our Advice: School-aged children with bedwetting experience significantly impaired sleep when they are not wearing pads. We recommend using pads if the child is not receiving treatment with a bedwetting alarm. Sleep quality is very important for their development. We recommend that healthcare professionals recommend the use of pads for the child's benefit. In the absence of scientific evidence that wearing diapers prolongs bedwetting, we are convinced that the comfort of families and children must be taken into account: less washing, better sleep, and above all, improving the child's natural development.
 

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