Bed-wetting is a common occurrence among children however most parents are ashamed to talk about it because it is associated with lack intelligence among growing children.
The following steps will help to stop a child from bedwetting
Limit fluid intake before bedtime
Limiting the amount of fluid your child takes in before bedtime can help, but can also be difficult to do. Most pediatricians do not recommend limiting fluids because children tend to see it as a punishment for an issue that is not their fault.
Have toilet trips before bedtime
Make sure your child empties his or her bladder before going to bed. Making sure the bladder is empty can help decrease the chances of having an accident during the night.
Do encourage, do not criticize
It is important when addressing the issue of bedwetting that you do not deter your child’s progress by punishing them or criticizing them for bedwetting accidents. Often times, these accidents are out of your child’s control, and demeaning them will only cause more frustration. Encourage your child and always show that you love and support them no matter what.
Explain to your child
When bed-wetting becomes a problem, your child may feel bad or ask you why they are wetting the bed. Explain to them in simple terms that their bladder and their brain aren’t talking to each other correctly and they will need to try some different things to get the two of them communicating more effectively. Never blame your child for bed-wetting incidents.
Bladder training
Bladder training involves having your child hold their urine for a few minutes when they feel the need to go. This will strengthen the child’s ability to control the urine flow, which could help them avoid accidents at night.