Hi Diana, the best indicator that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is an increase in the number of mornings he wakes-up dry. It is not particularly unusual for children to continue sleeping even after they have wet themselves. When the bladder is full and requires emptying it sends a message to the brain. Children who are particularly deep sleepers often fail to wake in response to this message. The good news is the majority of children your son’s age will outgrow bedwetting on their own without the need for intervention. One of the concerns of bedwetting is the potential negative impact it can have on children’s self-esteem. Parental responses to bedwetting can either help diffuse a potentially stressful situation, or make a bad situation even worse. It is important to never force a child into wearing absorbent pants. Explain that you want to help him manage his bedwetting, and that while you see DryNites as being the best way to help him to get a good night sleep you are also happy for him to help decide how he would like to handle his bedwetting. Explain to him that DryNites are designed for older children and are even worn by teenagers. Reassure him that you know this is in no way his fault and that given a little time he will soon be able to sleep though the night without wetting.

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Dr Cathrine

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