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Help with my child’s bedwetting

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Bedwetting is common in children and can be upsetting or frustrating for both the child and their family. If bedwetting is causing concern, support and advice are available to help you understand what may be happening and what you can do next.

More about help with my child’s bedwetting

Bedwetting is common and is not your child's fault. Some children have always wet the bed at night. Others may start wetting the bed again after being dry for a while. Bedwetting can happen because your child's bladder cannot hold enough wee during the night. Your child's body may make too much wee while they are asleep, or they may not wake up when their bladder is full.

To help with bedwetting, encourage your child to drink enough during the day. They should also avoid fizzy drinks and drinks with caffeine. Encourage your child to use the toilet before going to sleep and have fewer drinks before bedtime. A bedwetting alarm may help some children wake up when they need a wee.

Some children may benefit from medicine for bedwetting. A health professional can advise whether it is suitable for your child.

Questions and answers

Can a child with additional needs become dry at night?
Children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delay or physical disabilities, may take longer to learn to stay dry at night. Things like communication, movement, sleep, and constipation may affect bedwetting. How your child responds to sounds, touch, or other sensations can also have an effect. Bladder problems can play a part too. Every child develops at their own pace. It is important to focus on what is right for your child rather than their age. Regular drinks during the day, using the toilet as part of a routine and getting help for constipation may help. A health professional can advise you about alarms or medicine.

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