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| 6 years old and still a lot of night accident |
My daughter still have a lot of accident at night. I try to give her less water, I carry her when she is asleep around 11.30 p.m. on the toilet but it is still happening. I was so tired of changing sheets and pajamas that I decided to go back to the diapers. I was surprised to see how many brands of diaper there are for older kids. Somehow with the diaper they have been less accidents. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Teresa |
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| Have you tired goodnites? |
| posted by Chelle on 03/25/2008 |
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| Have you tired goodnites? |
| posted by Chelle on 03/25/2008 |
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that is the one I am using
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| posted by teresa on 03/25/2008 |
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| Please whatever you do - don't make a big deal of this. It is very common! |
| posted by Rebecca on 03/25/2008 |
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One of my foster chilren had this problem. His pediatrition
precribed a nasal spray . It really help but when he did'nt spray
his nose at night he would wet the bed. Hope this helps |
| posted by Regina on 04/16/2008 |
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Teresa! Most children experience bed wetting up to the age of 12. I found this article and thought I would share it with you.
I hopes this helps?
Charlee
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ARTICLE BELOW
Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. It is extremely common among kids who are under the age of 6, and it can last into the preteen years.
Doctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is considered a natural part of development, and kids eventually grow out of it. Most of the time bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues.
All the same, bedwetting can be very stressful for families. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friend's house or at camp. Parents often feel helpless to stop it.
There may not be any way for you to cure your child's bedwetting, but the emotional support and reassurance you provide can help your child feel better until the bedwetting goes away on its own.
How Common Is Bedwetting?
Primary enuresis, the medical name for bedwetting, typically starts when kids are toddlers. It is very common among kids who are 6 years old or younger. About 15% of 6-year-olds wet the bed. And about 5% of 10-year-olds wet the bed.
Bedwetting often runs in families: Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well.
Coping With Bedwetting
Bedwetting usually goes away on its own. But until it does, it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child. So it's important that you provide support and positive reinforcement during this process.
It's a good idea to reassure your child that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up and that it's not going to last forever. It may comfort your child to hear about other family members who also struggled with it when they were young.
You may want to remind your child to go to the bathroom one final time before bedtime. Some parents try waking their kids in the middle of the night, but most of the time, that doesn't end the bedwetting.
When your child wakes with wet sheets, have your child help you change the sheets. Explain that this isn't punishment, but it is a part of the process. It may even help your child feel better knowing that he or she helped out.
When to Talk With Your Child's Doctor
In rare cases, when bedwetting begins abruptly and is accompanied by other symptoms, it can be a sign of another medical condition, and you may want to talk with your child's doctor.
The doctor may check for signs of a urinary tract infection, constipation, bladder problems, diabetes, or severe stress.
It's a good idea to call your doctor if your child suddenly starts wetting the bed after being consistently dry for at least 6 months. You may also want to call the doctor if your child begins to wet his or her pants during the day, starts misbehaving at school or at home, or if your child complains of a burning sensation when he or she goes to the bathroom.
In the meantime, your support and patience can go a long way in helping your child feel better about the bedwetting. Remember that the long-term outlook is excellent, and in almost all cases, dry days are just ahead.
Updated and reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD
Date reviewed: April 2005
Originally reviewed by: Sandra G. Hassink, MD, and Steven Dowshen, MD
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| posted by Charlee on 04/19/2008 |
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Teresa,
My daugther was 9yrs. old when she finally stopped wetting the bed. I used good nights on her & never made a big deal about it.
I did the same thing as you waking her up in the middle of the night. This didn't work any better. It seemed she would urinate about 5:30 in the morning. I cut down on her fluids at night, I even gave her a slice of bread to help absorb any urine in her system. Nothing worked.
I made it her responsibility to take it off in the morning & throw it out. She also had to tell me when she was running low so I could bu more at the store. Well one Sunday night we had company & when it was time for bed at 9:00pm she didn't have any good nights left. She forgot to tell me. Guess what, I told her that it was too late to go out to the store, that the stores were closed & that she would have to wear panties to bed. I told her to make sure she went potty before getting into bed & if she felt like she had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night to get up & go. She never wet the bed again. I don't know what happened but she was dry ever since that night.
The only thing I did different with my second daughter was, I didn't make her use the bathroom before leaving to go out. I did this with the bedwetter because this is what my mom did to me. I am convinced that not making you go to the bathroom until your bladder is full helped with the capacity of holding urine longer. Now my youngest was trained at 3years old & never needed the pull-ups. I used them for maybe 1 month but she never had an accident. To this date she can hold it all day. The bedwetter on the other hand does urinate frequently & just seems to have a weaker bladder.
I hope this helps. It's just something they will grow out of. Good luck |
| posted by Donna on 04/29/2008 |
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| My son is 5 and tends to soak his Goodnites. It is very frustrating to have to wash the bedding all the time. I am relying on the advice from many others that he will grow out of it.. He is a very heavy sleeper and I think that's his main problem. I know the bladder is big enough to hold it, he just isn't aware of it yet. I do not want to subject him to the painful and embarrassing urology tests that can be done to evaluate him. I will just wait it out. Seems like positive reinforcement helps, but really I think it all depends on them growing up and being able to feel secure while this happens that the won;t get berated or rejected for the problem. |
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