Bedwetting
The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Healthy Family Team.
Advice for children with daytime bladder problems (ERIC)
Bladders often misbehave in childhood. Almost all are functional problems, meaning that everything is in the right place and ought to be able to work properly. Most can be sorted by really working on the 4 steps to a healthy bladder.
Bedwetting alarms (ERIC)
If self-help tips don't help to achieve dry nights, using a bedwetting alarm is usually the next step for children. They are the first line treatment option recommended by the evidence based NICE guidelines on bedwetting in under 19s.
Drinking Chart (ERIC)
For a child who's experiencing bowel or bladder problems, 8 drinks a day is ideal. Use this chart to plan when the child should have their drinks.
Dry Nights Chart (ERIC)
Designed for use with a bedwetting alarm, this chart will help you track waking, wetting, dryness and use of toilet overnight.
Enuresis Alarm Loan
For the alarm to work well, the child or family needs to follow the advice from the continence team.
ERIC's Guide to Childhood Night-Time Wetting (ERIC)
Bedwetting in childhood is very common, affecting 1 in 15 seven year olds and 1 in 75 teenagers. It runs in families, but it's no-one's fault. You don't need to wait for your child to grow out of it - treatment is available from 5 years old (as per NICE Guidelines).
Guide to teenage bedwetting (ERIC)
Find out how to help your child stop wetting the bed using treatments including alarms and medication.
Kelly's story: wetting the bed (ERIC)
Whilst it is more common than you might think, bedwetting is no fun at any age. As a teenager, it can be especially difficult.
Night Time Diary (ERIC)
The Night Time Diary can be used to determine the main reason why night time wetting occurs and to document progress when treatment is started.
Sam's Story (ERIC)
Sam's story is a child's experience of getting help to manage their soiling.
Rate this page or report a problem
