Which watch is right for my child?

Solutions for daytime urinary incontinence

Voiding planning method

If your child is experiencing daytime urinary leakage, the first step is to speak with your doctor. Once any underlying medical issues have been addressed or ruled out, your doctor may recommend a timed voiding schedule to help reduce daytime accidents. This method involves setting up a voiding calendar to track how often your child goes to the toilet. By emptying the bladder at regular intervals, the chances of accidental urination will be reduced. Studies on urinary leakage in children suggest that timed voiding is more effective than medication in treating daytime urinary incontinence. Here are some tips for implementing an effective timed voiding schedule:

• Start a urination diary to record all accidents during the day and night, then look for relationships between these different accidents. Do they tend to occur at the same times? Are they related to mealtimes? Can you identify stress triggers?
• Assess how often your child will need to use the toilet and create a schedule accordingly. Discuss this frequency with your doctor and school staff to ensure the planned schedule is followed when your child is not at home.
• Use a vibrating watch to help your child remember when it's time to go to the toilet. Many different watches are available that are specifically designed for timed urination. Look among these watches for the style and features that best suit your child.
• You can ask your child to wear washable absorbent underwear such as UnderWunder or Dry & Cool or disposable absorbent underwear in case of an accident.
• If your child's daytime urinary incontinence seems to have stopped after a while, continue to use the reminder watch and protective underwear for a few weeks to ensure success and avoid relapses, which are always stressful for the child.
• Urinary incontinence can recur due to new developmental factors in your child or can be caused by external environmental elements. Therefore, keep your child's reminder watch and protective underwear readily available in case of a relapse.

How does a vibrating watch work?

A bladder schedule is a method to encourage your child to empty their bladder regularly. It's a very effective way to reduce or eliminate daytime urinary incontinence. You and your doctor can work together to create a schedule that your child can follow each day. To ensure your child adheres to the schedule, it's recommended to use a vibrating watch that will discreetly alert them when it's time to go.

Timed urination watches are programmed to alert the user either at specific times (for example, 8:30, 11:20, and 4:15) or at predefined intervals (for example, every three hours) when it's time to go to the bathroom. The number of alarms a user can set varies, so be sure to carefully review all descriptions of vibrating watches before purchasing one. A vibrating alert lasts between 5 and 20 seconds, depending on the model.

Vibrating watches, such as those made by Uriflex and VibraLite, resemble regular digital watches and are available in many different styles and colors. They protect your child's privacy, allowing them to express their personality without being hindered by their bedwetting issues. Keep in mind that a vibrating watch uses vibrations to alert the user frequently, and therefore requires several battery replacements over time.

Choose a vibrating watch

Very often, a child will only need a simple, silent reminder during the day to prevent urinary incontinence. If your child is at school or daycare, a vibrating watch can help. These timers alert your child when it's time to go to the toilet. There are many options available—here are some tips to help you choose the right one for your child's needs:

• Alarm Type: When choosing an alarm, consider what type of alert your child will respond to most. Choose from sounds, vibrations, or a combination of both. Your child may feel more comfortable with a vibrating alarm, which is more discreet, while others may prefer to hear the alarm. Audible alarms have the added benefit of alerting teachers and caregivers when it's time for your child to go. In this case, we recommend informing teachers of this requirement.
• Alarm duration: If you're buying a vibrating watch, check the alarm duration. Most watches offer vibration durations of 5 to 20 seconds. The longer the duration, the less likely your child is to miss the alert.
• Wristband: Vibrating watches are available in all sorts of materials and colors, such as Velcro, leather, and polyurethane. The wristbands can be replaced as needed. The more your child likes the look of the watch, the more you will boost their confidence in this system.
• Price: Vibrating and chiming watches vary in price depending on their features. Be sure to buy only quality brands, as there are many Chinese copies. To help you decide, you can read customer reviews, compare watches, and contact customer service. Store.

For this method to be effective, your child must follow the pre-set reminders daily, even on weekends. Make sure to set all alarms for convenient times that work at school or during daycare activities.