{"id":3425,"date":"2023-07-01T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/buckinghamshire\/?p=3425"},"modified":"2026-03-24T17:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:30:24","slug":"top-tips-for-dealing-with-bedwetting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthforkids.co.uk\/buckinghamshire\/top-tips-for-dealing-with-bedwetting\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Children (5-19) with bedwetting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ERIC Bedwetting Detective\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TXWfLnEfTig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bedwetting advice : Nighttime wetting\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8WkPFVinVXA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Top tips:<\/p>\n<p> \tProvide reassurance, bedwetting and daytime wetting is not deliberate and is not your child\u2019s fault. Never tell your child off or punish them when this happens.<br \/>\n \tEncourage daytime water-based drinks.<br \/>\n \tAvoid caffeinated, fizzy and energy drinks<br \/>\n \tAvoid high salt and high protein foods late in the day (as these increase urine production)<br \/>\n \tEncourage regular daytime toileting (about two hourly)<br \/>\n \tAvoid all food and drink in the last hour before sleep<br \/>\n \tEncourage your child to pass urine before settling them for sleep each night.<br \/>\n \tRestrict screen use up to one hour use before bed<br \/>\n \tConsider a trial of at least two consecutive nights without pyjama pants or a nappy<br \/>\n \tDon\u2019t lift or wake your child to pass urine when you go to bed (only do this in the short term if it is particularly important that the bed stays dry, for example, when on holiday)<br \/>\n \tFind ways to provide easy and safe access to the toilet at night, for example a torch by the bed or a potty in your child\u2019s room<br \/>\n \tConsider whether your child is able to get out of bed \u2013 they may have anxieties or fears that result in difficulties getting up, for example, if they\u2019re afraid of the dark<br \/>\n \tOnly reward your child for things that are within the child\u2019s control \u2013 your child cannot control what happens when they are asleep. Provide encouragement and positive comments on dry nights, but limit actual rewards (if used) for things that are within the child\u2019s control, such as drinking the recommended amounts and toileting during the day, for toileting before sleep, helping to strip their own bed etc.<br \/>\n \tMonitor your child\u2019s progress by keeping a diary of wet and dry nights, of waking after wetting, of waking to use the toilet<\/p>\n<p>The advice above is based on recommended guidance by NICE and The Paediatric continence forum.<\/p>\n<p>Children over 7 might be able to come to the bedwetting clinic, but will need to see the GP first.<\/p>\n<p>ERIC (the Children Bowel and Bladder Charity) have a range of videos, podcasts, downloads which the BHT School Nursing Team use when working with families and children.<\/p>\n<p>Bedwetting \u2013 reasons and how to stop it &#8211; ERIC<br \/>\nThe downloadable charts\/diary and questionnaire must be completed and returned to the School Nursing Team before we can offer an appointment in the bedwetting clinic. bht.schoolhealth-referrals@nhs.net\u00a0<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0For more support and advice contact: Parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-19 in Buckinghamshire<\/p>\n<p>\u00a007312 263175<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top tips: Provide reassurance, bedwetting and daytime wetting is not deliberate and is not your child\u2019s fault. Never tell your child off or punish them when this happens. Encourage daytime water-based drinks. 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