WHEN OLDER KIDS ARE BED-WETTING

Night time bed-wetting during sleep is common in children, so if your child is affected you will find these tips and strategies useful.

Most children outgrow bed-wetting at night time by the time they are five years old, but in some cases it may still continue. All children wet the bed and have ‘accidents’ at some point during toilet training. This is a normal, expected part of the learning process. In general, bed-wetting may occur even after your child is toilet trained, which usually takes place between the ages of 2 and 4. But since every child is different, your child may or may not fall within this age range.

If and when your child wets the bed, it’s best not to make a big issue out of it. Respond in a calm, low-key manner and know that your child isn’t wetting the bed on purpose. The key to managing a bed-wetting incident with your child is not to scold them or make them feel ashamed. Instead, remain calm and help them understand that it was an accident.