Ask the Expert: Shauna

Structured bedtime each night

A positive way to manage bedwetting is by keeping to a nightly routine. Keeping to a set bedtime and making toilet trips at similar times each evening will encourage your child’s bladder to get into a routine

Have calming time

Allowing your child to unwind after a busy day is really important. Give them a transitional time after dinner with a relaxing bath or quiet time so they can wind down before they go to bed.

Bedwetting is part of a developmental phase in which the brain can sometimes fail to wake us up when our bladder is full. It’s advisable to have a final wee before bed to completely empty the bladder.

Start to incorporate DryNites® Pyjama Pants as a normal part of your child’s existing bedtime routine (much like brushing teeth or putting on pyjamas). These discreet night pants fit and feel like real underwear and are available in sizes up to 15 years-old to aid bedwetting in teenagers too. Store DryNites® alongside pyjamas or underwear for your child to put on under their nightwear before getting into bed.

Family bonding

Reading a story and spending some quiet time together before bedtime reminds your child that you are there to offer bedwetting support and help. It’s important to keep bedtimes calm and encourage your child to talk to you about any anxieties or worries they have about wetting the bed.