Bedwetting or (enuresis) is a problem for many children which can cause discomfort, interuption to sleep and embarrassment. Bed wetting is often hereditary and while the condition can last many years it will eventually stop as your child grows out of this phase. Enuresis is common in both genders and despite popular belief it is not usually the result of drinking too much liquid before bed or laziness.
Some of the causes for bed-wetting are:
- Hereditary
- Deep sleep
- Slow development of central nervous system bladder control
- Irregularities in urethral valves in boys
- Irregularities in the urethra in girls or boys
- Small bladder
Children usually achieve complete bladder control between the ages of six to seven and bed wetting can stop at these ages. Unfortunately for some children bed wetting continues after the ages of eight or nine. Bed wetting is beyond your child’s control and praising or punishing your child around this issue will not help.
Some Remedies
- Studies reveal that infants who are breast fed for three months or more are likely to have better bladder control.
- Children who bed wet may be teased by their siblings and suffer embarrassment as a result of their condition. To make things easier for them provide a change the sheets and bed clothes for your child so that they can discretely change themselves and their bed should bed-wetting occur. This will help to maintain their confidence and self-esteem and reduce teasing.
- Bedwetting alarms are sensitive to moisture and can help to register in your child’s mind, the requirement to visit the bathroom when it is activated.
- It may be advisable to talk with your local GP as your childs diet or deficienties in some neutrients may contribute to the problem of bed-wetting.