Wet or dry: the question every parent asks.

absorbent underwear or diapers can help your child When you go to bed at night, you don't think about the possibility of waking up wet and cold in the morning. Unfortunately, for example, in the United States alone, this is the reality for at least seven million children. And 500,000 children in France alone! Bedwetting occurs when a child cannot control their bladder during the night. There is no single cause for this involuntary urination, but researchers believe an immature bladder is the most common culprit. The one thing everyone agrees on is that it is not deliberate misbehavior by the child. All children would prefer to wake up dry, says Renee Mercer, MSN, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Enuresis Associates in Maryland. They try to stop wetting the bed, but it is beyond their control. Disposable absorbent underwear Using disposable absorbent underwear is one way to ease the discomfort experienced by children with this problem. These days, there are many products available, ranging from Pull-Ups training pants for smaller children to Drynites absorbent underwear or Abri Form Junior diapers designed specifically for older children who suffer from bedwetting. Dr. Steven Docimo, chief of urology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, says these products are wonderful for children. Waking up in a cold, wet bed doesn't have a conditioning effect, he says, adding that disposable underwear is one less chore for parents in the morning. Experts at the National Kidney Foundation agree. Using absorbent products to protect the bed during the night often reduces the frustration level for a parent or child who wakes up to wet sheets, they say. And while many parents believe that using these products prolongs the period of bedwetting, Dr. Docimo assures us: "There is no evidence that bedwetting lasts longer when the child wears absorbent pants." For older children, disposable underwear can also help reduce frustrations and stigma associated with bedwetting. Many children who were nervous about attending sleepovers or summer camps have found the confidence they need with absorbent underwear. "When I wear it, I don't have to worry about getting my pajamas, the sheets, or my friend's floor wet," says one child struggling with bedwetting. "I'm no longer afraid to go somewhere else for the night." There are some things to consider when using these products, especially if the child is being treated for bedwetting. For example, Mercer often uses a bedwetting alarm with the children she treats. The sensor is placed in the child's underwear to detect wetness. When the child urinates in their sleep, the sensor sounds an alarm to wake the child and let them know they need to go to the bathroom. Dr. Max Maizels, professor of urology at Northwestern University Medical School and author of a book on bedwetting, offers a solution. A child can wear disposable underwear over their regular underwear, he says. This way, the sensor will work normally, and the bed will stay dry. Bedwetting is a common problem that takes time to resolve. But the good news is that 15% of affected children outgrow it each year. Using absorbent products, such as Drynites absorbent underwear, can help your child improve their comfort and give them hope of waking up dry.