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My child is wetting the bed: should I be concerned?

My child is wetting the bed: should I be concerned?Here are the facts: 30 percent of four year olds wet the bed, and by age six about 10 percent are bedwetting. By age 11 there are still five percent, or one in 20, children who are bedwetting. In other words, the vast majority of children will just grow out of bedwetting if you do nothing.

How do children feel about bedwetting?

How do children feel about bedwetting?Child may not tell you how they feel, but here are some things that kid say about their bedwetting: "I get really angry with myself." "I feel like a baby." "I can't stay over at friends' houses." “I can’t invite anyone to stay over at my house” "I can’t go on school camps." "I pray before I go to sleep that I won’t wet the bed."

How can I help my child?

How can I help my child?There are plenty of things you can try which will support your child as they grow out of bed wetting. Develop a plan with you child about how to cope. Discuss what strategies you’ll both use. Have a clear aim of no wet beds. That may mean going all night without weeing or your child waking up when their bladder is full so that they can go to the toilet.

When should I see a doctor?

When should I see a doctor?If you have concerns or just want to make sure your child has no underlying health conditions, particularly if they’re older than six, then it’s a good idea to see your family doctor.

How should I talk to my child about their bedwetting?

How should I talk to my child about their bedwetting?The way you speak to your child about bedwetting can have a huge impact on their emotional health.Kids who are bedwetters can have decreased self-esteem and therefore it is important to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude, continue to treat the child with kindness and patience. Tell them it is not their fault and that they will grow out of it.