Hi Ruth – it really sounds like you are doing all the right things. As I’m sure you are fully aware, the tricky and often frustrating thing about bedwetting is that we don’t always know what is causing it. Most children your daughters age will outgrow bedwetting on their own as their body matures and becomes better able at storing urine overnight. I would recommend however that you have her checked by your GP just to rule out any possible underlying physiological or medical factors. I definitely would avoid waking her through the night, as this is unlikely to help her to learn to become dry and while it is fine to use the sheet protector, keep in mind that this too is unlikely to teach her to become dry. Praise is always a wonderful approach when it comes to managing children’s behaviour, just make sure she understands that when she does wet this is in no way her fault. There are some more formal treatments that you can try, such as a bedwetting alarm, however this is typically recommended for use with slightly older children due to the level of commitment required and is dependent on how motivated children are to become dry. Good luck and stay positive!

Regards,
Dr Cathrine

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