Hi Shaelynn – wetting the bed at night can be very annoying but it’s really important that you do not let this interfere with your ability to attend things like school-camps and sleepovers. It is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous but there are certainly things we can do in order to help you go away on camp without the fear of other children finding out. I’m not sure if you have already read this – but there is a great story on our website about a girl who was about the same age as you who used DryNites to help manage her bedwetting while on school-camp. The story includes some really useful tips on how she hid it from her friends by using things like lollie wrappers. As well as DryNites, some children have used medications to help manage their bedwetting while away from home. This is something that you would need to discuss with your parents and your doctor. If you decide that this sounds like a good option it is important to give it a bit of a trial run before you go away as it does not work for everyone. It is often helpful to talk with one of your teachers before you do go away just so that you have someone to turn to if you need to – they often have great tips and suggestions as to how things have worked in previous years. Good luck – and have a great school-camp!

Regards,
Dr Cathrine

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