Hi there, help! are daughter (21mths)has just started probably three weeks ago to wet the bed everynight through her nappies and it is even at the stage now when we go out she is going through her nappy too! last night out at dinner we went through three

Girls bedwetting (4-10 y) · Asked by c. m. about 3 years ago

Dr Cathrine Answered:

Hi C.M. – The first thing you need to do is check that her nappy is fitting correctly as improper fit can contribute to leakage. From personal experience I found Huggies to be the most absorbent on the market and while I did experience the occasional leakage this was usually a good indicator that my children were ready to progress to the next size. I also found that I needed to upgrade before they reached the upper weight limit listed on the pack. You can try and reduce her urine output by limiting the amount of sugar, dairy- or citrus-based drinks she has as these are known to stimulate the kidneys. When it comes to fluid intake, children under 5 years should be drinking approximately one litre per day. If she continues to wet through her nappies I would certainly recommend you consult with your GP, just to rule out any possible medical cause.

Regards,
Dr Cathrine

Tags: Nappies,, leakage

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