Your Childrens Health

Does your child wet the bed? Well he or she is not alone. Here are a few tips to help prevent this problem:

1. Try not to give your child a drink before bedtime. A small cup is fine, but for persistent bedwetters try to make sure your child drinks only an hour or so before bed. That way he or she can use the toilet before sleep.
2. If the problem is very persistent, a temporary solution can be to wake your child up at a certain time each night. Although this will not stop the problem, it will mean that your child has a chance to go to the toilet and may prevent wet sheets for a time.
3. Again, for very persistent bedwetters, it can be an idea to purchase some disposable nappy type pants. But it is not a good idea to use them except in extreme cases, as then your child will not be learning how to prevent bedwetting.
4. Try using a ‘moisture alarm’. This is a small alarm that wakes your child up the moment it detects moisture. Research shows that a child who uses the alarm each night usually stops wetting the bed by themselves in a period of approximately three months.
5. Keep a calendar of your child’s wet and dry nights, which will help you notice any improvements.
6. If the problem is severe and persistent, you may wish to consult your doctor. There are certain medications which may help your child to control his or her bladder.

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