Hi Jennifer, waking or lifting children to the toilet during the night is typically seen as a practical approach to managing children’s bedwetting in the short-term only but does little to help them to become dry on their own. Other treatments such as enuresis alarms are typically more effective than waking although these are not recommended until children are at least 7 years of age. Be reassured that bedwetting is completely normal for children up to the age of 5 years. You can try and minimize her bedwetting by ensuring she drinks regularly throughout the day, does not become overtired (making it easier for her to wake in response to a full bladder), goes to the toilet just before bedtime and avoids food or liquids that encourage urine production like chocolate or caffeinated drinks.

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Dr Cathrine

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