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The Straight Truth

Drying Up Bedwetting Myths

By Kelly Burgess

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In the meantime, the parent may choose to use disposable absorbent underpants to cut down on laundry and ruined mattresses. ® Underpants also can save embarrassment and allow kids to attend sleepovers and camping trips. Some physicians also may recommend restricting fluids before bedtime (though never withhold fluids) and waking the child one or more times a night to go to the bathroom.

The time to treat bedwetting is when it first becomes obvious that it is a problem – at about age 5 or so. Mercer points out that at that age children have few social obligations, parents have a lot of control over their bedtime habits and children tend to be very amenable to taking directions. This is important because the biggest factor in the successful treatment of bedwetting is a high level of parental involvement.

When you're dealing with a problem like bedwetting with both physical and social consequences, it's important to get all your facts straight so you can give your child the best possible help to get through this stage of his life. Remember, if you're ever in doubt, consult your doctor for the right information.

* Names changed for privacy purposes.


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