We have a 5 year old who took a while to toilet train and he's been perfect during the day for a long time now but he still wets heavily during the night. Sometimes, he even wets through his nappy. He does drink a lot of water which is great and I'm loathe to deprive him of that. I asked whether he feels too old (especially when he's going to school next year) to be wearing a nappy at night and he says no. I don't want to apply too much pressure but the frustration levels are growing. And nappies for his age and size aren't cheap either!!! Many thanks in advance for any assistance you can give us.
It is perfectly normal to feel frustrated over dealing with the added costs of bedwetting, whether this means having to keep buying nappies or juggling the extra loads of wet sheets. The most important factor when it comes to managing children’s bedwetting is how accepting we are as parents. The more supportive we can be the better adjusted children will be in the long-term. Firstly, let me reassure you that bedwetting among 5-year-old children is very common – with almost 1 in 5 continuing to wet at night at least once a week or more. Being a boy also increases their chances of wetting the bed – mostly because boy’s bodies just take a little longer to mature than girls. At this early stage the best form of treatment is time – with most children outgrowing this by the time they are 6 years of age. In the meantime you can encourage healthy bladder habits by making sure he drinks plenty of water at regular intervals throughout the day – restricting fluids is no longer recommended so your instincts are right! Make sure he fully empties his bladder each time he goes to the toilet, especially just before bedtime, encourage him to eat a healthy diet which includes lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. I would recommend using DryNites instead of nappies – these are more suited to older children and may help with the leakage issue.
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