I am wondering whether the drynites are ok for his age group as they state 4-7 yrs, I can't wait that long to get him out of nappies. he is not toilet trained yet, genius in all other aspects but not the body functionality process! I don't know if this is normal and that I have to put a maternity pad in his night nappy right before he is put to bed. Can you shed some light or put my over active brain at rest with some answers for me PLEASE. I know boys tend to wet more and/or longer than girls but he wets thru the nappy, I'm wondering whether when he wees during the night perhaps he is dreaming and the little wizzy is upright so to speak. Please help
Hi P.C, it is perfectly normal for your son to be still using nappies throughout the day. The average age for boys to achieve daytime continence is 30 months with many not being fully toilet trained until 3 years of age. There is absolutely no correlation between intelligence and the age at which a child is toilet trained, so please do not feel pressured to train him before he shows genuine signs of readiness. With respect to his nighttime wetting, the first thing you need to do is check that his nappy is fitting correctly as improper fit can contribute to leakage. Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable – parents of children who seem to pass a lot of urine overnight sometimes find it easier to change their child’s nappy just before they retire for the evening. You could certainly try him in DryNites they have a high absorbency level although the smaller size is designed for children weighing 17kg or more so you may find them a bit too big (request a free sample off the website first just to make sure). Be careful using the sanitary pad as this may interfere with the absorbency pattern of the nappy and may contribute to leakage. You can try and reduce his urine output by limiting drinks high in sugar as well as the amount of dairy he drinks in the evening as these are known to stimulate the kidneys. If you were at all concerned about the amount of urine he is producing I would certainly recommend you consult with your GP.
Regards,
Dr Cathrine
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