He still has a bottle at night which we are trying to cut away but it doesnt matter if he only has one bottle during the night he wakes up saturated. He never used to do this until we started toilet training.
Hi Olivia, it is perfectly normal for your 2-year-old son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so right up to school age. While some children become dry at night a few weeks or months after achieving daytime control for others it can take a little longer. It is important that his nappy fits snuggly around his leg as improper fit (nappies that are too small or too large) can contribute to leakage. Avoid using Pull-Ups at night as these are designed for daytime use and offer a lower absorbency. Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable. You can try and reduce his urine output by making sure he fully empties his bladder just before he goes to sleep and by limiting drinks high in sugar as well as the amount of dairy and citrus 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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