Bed Wetting Solutions
Bed wetting solutions are available in many forms. Nocturnal enuresis or bed wetting during sleep is very common among children up to seven years of age. It is caused by the child’s lack of bladder control probably because his urinary bladder is still small or his bladder nerves do not mature fast. It may also run in the family or is due to stress. Bed wetting among young children is considered a natural phenomenon. However, this does not stop parents from worrying and searching for bed wetting solutions. Some of them go for natural treatments while others choose medical treatments.
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Urinary bed alarms are regarded as the most effective bed wetting solutions. Different types are available such as the wearable, wireless, and pad type varieties. All include alarms and moisture sensors. A urinary bed alarm works by emitting vibrations or sounds whenever its sensor comes in contact with wetness. This alerts the parents and the child, prompting the child to go to the bathroom to urinate. Over time, the child will learn to stop urinating on the bed. Another effective solution is reward-giving. Every time the child goes to sleep and wakes up with dry underwear, he is congratulated and given a prize. Lifting is another popular technique that parents use to make their children stop bed wetting. It involves ensuring that the child goes to the bathroom before he sleeps; and after he has been asleep for two or three hours, he is waken up and instructed to go to the bathroom to urinate again. This technique is usually practiced for about six weeks before the child completely stops bed wetting.
Other effective bed wetting solutions are bladder training and fluid restriction. These techniques, however, must be carefully executed so the health of the child will not be imperiled. With bladder training, the child is asked to delay urination. He is given an egg timer which he needs to use to tell when he has to go. When it is time for him to go, he is asked to hold it for several minutes before he is allowed to go to the bathroom. As days pass, the delay time becomes longer until the child can already control his urination on his own. With fluid restriction, the child is only allowed to drink a certain amount of liquid during the night. He is not permitted to have a drink after a specific time period until he no longer wets his bed during sleep. When the natural methods did not work, medication may be necessary. They are not ideal, though, especially for children under five years old. Usually, they only work when continuously taken. Once they are stopped, the bed wetting problem starts again. Plus, they can have unpleasant side effects.
Desmopressin is one known bed wetting medication. It comes in nasal spray and tablet forms. Imipramine is another. It is actually an antidepressant that may reduce urine production. Bed wetting solutions in the form of waterproof sheets and training pants may also be availed. These products can be used to avoid the hassles of washing bed sheets and underwear frequently.
Moreover, encouragement is essential. By encouraging the child to stay dry while he sleeps, the more he learns to stop bed wetting faster. Parents who also wet the bed when they were young are advised to tell their children about it, so their children can understand the problem better. Eventually, they will be able to stop bed wetting and the bed wetting solution listed above are temporary fixes..