Bed-Wetting - Topic Overview

If bed-wetting is caused by a treatable medical problem, such as a bladder infection, the doctor will treat that problem.

What can you do to help your child?

Help your child understand that controlling his or her bladder will get easier as your child gets older.

Here are some other tips that may help your child:

• Give your child most of his or her fluids in the morning and afternoon.
• Limit caffeine from chocolate or colas, especially at night.
• Have your child use the toilet before he or she goes to bed.
• Let your child help solve the problem, if your child is older than 4. He or she can help decide which treatments to try.
• Offer your child disposable nighttime underpants. Don't force your child to wear them, but they are fine if your child is comfortable using them.
• Praise your child for dry nights.

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