Hi Melissa, the age at which children achieve nighttime continence is quite variable with many boys not becoming dry at night until 8 years of age. The delay particularly among boys is typically attributed to the fact that their bodies are a little slower to mature than girls. While it is common for children with developmental delays to take a little longer to achieve continence the age at which they do this really depends on the individual child. One of the best signs that your son is moving toward nighttime continence is an increase in the number of consecuive nights he wakes-up dry. In the meantime I would recommend that you either speak with his GP or ask to be referred to a continence specialist who can discuss strategies or interventions you can try to help him to become dry. While many medical professionals will recommend holding off until he turns 7 and I think it is important to highlight the fact that he will be attending school camp and will find dealing with bedwetting an additional and unnecessary stress. All the best!

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Dr Cathrine

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