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Dr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett is an experienced Child Development expert. As a mother of three young children, understanding children’s development and promoting positive approaches to parenting has become both a passion and a full-time career. You have the opportunity to ask your questions now.
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what should i do if my 17 year old son AND daughter still wet the bed will drynites still fit them?
DryNites come in two sizes; the largest size is designed for children and teenagers who weigh between 27-57kg+. It is important that these fit pro...
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Hi Theresa, while bedwetting can be incredibly concerning for parents and grandparents alike, it is often reassuring to know that this is perfectly...
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do you think it is better for my 4and a half year old boys self esteme to wear drynights or to allow him to wet the bed. Is there any difference to how long it will take to become dry at night?
There is little evidence to suggest that wearing absorbent pants either extends or shortens the bedwetting process. The main purpose of DryNites i...
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I was playing soccer at school and a bully came at the back of me and pull down my pants and I forgot to wear my undies because they were in the washing machine and now it past pretty quickly that I wear nappies and that I wet my bed plus I have no friend
Hi Jimmy, your parents are correct in their view of the situation. Bullying is a very serious issue and not something to be ignored. It is import...
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When will I stop bedwetting?
Hi Jimmy, while it is certainly true that some children outgrow bedwetting, this is not the case for everyone. The good news is that there are a n...
