One night I tried putting down sheet protectors and sending her to bed without a Drynite on (making sure she understood that she would wet the bed, and having a second pair of pyjamas picked out for when it happened, so that she wouldn't get upset). I waited for her to wet the bed, and come and get me, but it didn't happen. When I checked on her I discovered that she just kept on sleeping in the wet bed! She drinks water regularly during the day, and always goes to the toilet before bed. But she is often wet just an hour after going to bed. What can I do to help her?
Hi F. D., It is quite common for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on how heavy a sleeper their child is. Researchers have shown that while deep sleeping certainly plays a role in bedwetting it is not the primary cause of why it happens in the first place. Children who are particularly deep sleepers fail to wake in response to the message sent by the bladder to the brain saying it is full and requires emptying. The bladder then attempts to either store the urine or it empties while your child sleeps. The good news is that most children your daughters age do outgrow bedwetting on their own as their body matures and becomes better able at storing urine or they learn to wake-up. Until then you can help her by continuing to being loving and supportive. Remind her that you know that it is not her fault and that it is something that is happening while she is asleep. Encourage her to continue drinking water regularly throughout the day, as this will help her bladder to develop. Avoid foods or drinks that have diuretic effects such as soft-drinks and chocolate. If her bedwetting becomes an issue for either you or your daughter than it is certainly time to speak with a doctor.
Regards,
Dr Cathrine
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