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This must be very distressing for you all. From what you have written in your question is sounds like your children may be experiencing encopresis which simply refers to uncontrolled soiling in children who are four years of age or older. For a diag

Dear Nat, bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating particularly when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. The three most common causes of bedwetting include (1) an overproduction of urine overnight – ch

While many children do outgrow bedwetting on their own, some children benefit from more formal intervention efforts. The fact that she continues to wet the bed each night suggests that she is not about to achieve nighttime continence on her own. G

Please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. There are a number of reasons why children continue to wet at night. Some do so because th

Waking or lifting children to the toilet during the night is typically seen as a practical approach to managing children’s bedwetting in the short-term only but does little to help them to become dry on their own. Other treatments such as enuresis

Dear Skye, while it is quite common for children to continue to experience nighttime incontinence at age 5, regular daytime accidents are less common and should be investigated further. Daytime wetting can result from medical factors such as chroni

It is incredibly frustrating and worrying when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. Unfortunately many of the approaches you have test driven are no longer recommended as effective ways to resolve bedw

The most common cause of primary bedwetting is a neurological-developmental delay. Children who fall under this category have a nervous system that is slow to process the feeling of a full bladder consequently they do not wake up in time to go to t

The time between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence can vary from child to child. While some children will become dry at night within a few weeks or months of being trained during the day, others may take years. One of the best ind

Nighttime wetting at this age is considered to be perfectly normal, with about 20% of children continuing to wet at night up to the age of 7 years. As children move toward achieving nighttime continence it is quite common for them to waiver between

Secondary bedwetting typically has two main causes: physical and psychological. However more recent research has shown an underlying genetic causation for secondary bedwetting as well - so the fact that her father used to wet the bed certainly incr

This must be incredibly frustrating and challenging for you all. Given her age I would strongly recommend that you meet with a continence specialist who will be best placed to support you through this process. There are a range of treatment options

By far the most effective means of treating children’s bedwetting is the conditioning or bedwetting alarm. The alarm is designed to wake-up the child when he or she begins to wet. The conditioning approach is based on the theory that by repetitively

There are a number of causes of bedwetting with possible explanations including a neurological developmental delay, a small bladder size or a genetic predisposition to the condition (children whose parents wet the bed are at greater risk of also doi

Bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating particularly when you feel like you have tried it all!! I am assuming you are working closely with a continence specialist so I am not sure if I can add much to what you already know ... unfortunately when i

Firstly, please be reassured that this is perfectly normal with at least 1 in 5 children your twins age continuing to wet the bed at night. Persistent bedwetting, that is bedwetting that occurs at least once a week, is not considered to be a proble

It is not uncommon for a number of members of the same family to experience bedwetting – this is due to the underlying genetic causes of bedwetting. While deep sleeping is not a cause of bedwetting it certainly makes things a lot tougher for childre

In a small number of cases bedwetting can be the result of sleep apnea. Children who suffer from sleep apnea find it more difficult to breath while asleep, this demands the brain to work harder to take in oxygen impacting negatively on other bodil

Given the frequency of her wetting your daughter would be a perfect candidate for the conditioning alarm. Alarms work by helping your daughter learn to recognise the need to pass urine and either wake-up and go to the toilet or learn to hold on unti

Sometimes children’s bedwetting can be the result of significant trauma or psychological stress. When this is the case, the first response is to help children manage and work through whatever is causing this stress. In some instances as you descri

It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening when your child continues to wet the bed at night despite your many efforts to try and help them stop. Unfortunately many of the things you have tried do not seem to be particularly successful in h

There are numerous reasons why children experience primary nocturnal enuresis. Generally we find that nocturnal enuresis is caused by a mismatch between nocturnal bladder capacity and the amount of urine produced overnight as well as impaired arous

It is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness and start wetting again as children move toward achieving nighttime continence. Given your own history and experience with bedwetting I feel you are well placed to introduce the con

While there is some debate about the use of absorbent pants at night as to whether they ‘encourage’ children to wet the bed, overall the research suggests that wearing absorbent pants neither prolongs the process nor helps children become dry quicke

Please be reassured, it is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness and then start wetting the bed again as they move toward achieving more permanent nighttime continence. In the meantime encourage healthy bladder habits by gett

One of the best indicators that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is an increase in the number of consecutive nights where he wakes-up dry. Some parents prefer using absorbent pants to manage bedwetting as it reduces the stres

Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partly because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to keep in mind nig

While some children achieve nighttime dryness a few weeks or months after achieving daytime control for others it may take years. It is not unusual for children to continue to wet the bed at age 4 with many children not experiencing nighttime dryne

It is not unusual for children your sons age to still be wetting the bed at night with around 1 in 7 children continuing to do so by school-age. If you are at all concerned about his wetting then you should certainly have him checked by your GP. W

Can I suggest you call the DryNites information line: 1800 028 334 - someone should be able to provide this information for you.

Dear Sharon - sorry to hear that your daughter has developed a rash - I hope this has rectified itself. Can I recommend you contact the DryNites information line as they will be better placed to respond to your product related questions: 1800 028 33

While it is quite common for children to continue to experience nighttime incontinence at age 5, regular daytime accidents are less common and should be investigated further. It is not clear from your question whether the medical practitioners you

If you click on the following link it will take you to the section on the DryNites site that addresses the use of bed mats: https://www.drynites.com.au/en-au/bedwetting-products/bed-mats

It is perfectly normal for your daughter to continue to experience nocturnal incontinence. The age at which nighttime continence occurs is quite variable – with as many as 1 in 5 children aged 5 continuing to wet the bed on a regular basis. Research

In a very small percentage of cases people do continue to wet right through adulthood. I wonder if she has noted any particular pattern to her bedwetting ... does it occur when she has been out late at night, emotionally stressed or following the co

As a parent you can either choose to wait it out with the hope she will outgrow her bedwetting on her own or you can introduce treatment. Treatment is typically recommended once your child is older than 6 years of age (this is due to the high rate

It is not uncommon for children who are bladder trained to continue to experience challenges with respect to bowel control. The good news is that with a little bit of help and encouragement most of these children will achieve independent toileting w

Firstly, in the short-term I would recommend trying DryNites rather than Pull-Ups, these are specifically designed for nighttime use and are much more absorbent than Pull-Ups, DryNites are also designed to be more appealing to older children and lik

In order for your son to become dry at night he either needs to learn to wake in response to a full-bladder or his bladder needs to develop to a point where it can store the amount of urine his body produces until morning. While age is certainly on

The largest DryNites caters for individuals weighing up to 57 kg. Fit is important as DryNites that are too small will be prone to leakage. If you are unsure whether the larger size will fit you can request a sample off the website and give it a try

There are a number of treatments currently available on the market you could certainly try. The best success rates are typically achieved with bedwetting alarms – although they do tend to work more effectively among children and teenagers with less

It is not unusual for children to wet right before they wake in the morning so the fact that her DryNite feels warm does not necessarily mean your daughter is awake when she passes urine. Have you asked her whether she is awake when she does a wee?

This must be incredibly frustrating for you. In terms of treatment the conditioning alarm is your best bet. It is not unusual for it not to work on the first introduction; often it can take two to three cycles so it is important not to give up. Su

Dear Tracy - this must be so difficult for her. To be honest it is hard for me to recommend anything in particular given you have already been working alongside a specialist and I would be reluctant to suggest anything that may be counter-productive

Improper fit is definitely one of the main causes of leakage. From personal experience I found Huggies to be the most absorbent on the market and while I did experience the occasional leakage this was usually a good indicator that my children were

Children who wet the bed at night do so because they are unable to wake in response to a full bladder, or their bladder is unable to store the amount of urine their body is producing. The fact that her bedwetting occurred at the same time as reducin

While it is true that some children outgrow bedwetting on their own, the older your child, the less likely they will be able to become dry on their own. If you have not done so already, I would strongly encourage you to speak with a doctor who may

This is really difficult to answer, as there can be huge variability both in terms of overnight urine output as well as how heavy her menstrual flow is. I would recommend trialing the use of just the DryNites at first and if this does not provide su

Dear Anna, the tricky and often frustrating thing about bedwetting is that we don’t always know what is causing it and it becomes even more challenging for older siblings when their younger sibling achieves nighttime continence before them! The mos

It can be incredibly challenging and frustrating when bedwetting continues into the teenage years. The most successful form of treatment for bedwetting is a conditioning alarm. The time it takes to achieve dryness when using conditioning alarms can

it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different for every child. While some achieve this in a matter of weeks, others take months or ye

It is completely understandable that she gets upset – no child every wants to wet the bed. Given her age and the fact that her bedwetting is really bothering her then it is the perfect time to introduce treatment. Your first step is to make an app

While it is quite normal for a 6-year-old to be still wetting the bed on a regular basis I would certainly recommend that you have your daughter examined by your GP just to rule out any underlying medical cause. Most children who wet the bed do so

You are absolutely spot on - rewards and incentives have no effect when it comes to bedwetting and in fact can have the opposite effect impacting negatively on children's self-esteem. Offering rewards to stay dry are a bit like offering a chronic s

Firstly, let me reassure you that it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night. While children can be taught to control their bladder during the day, nighttime continence is a completely different story. The first and m

Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky; partially because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. One of the best indicators that your

While there has been much debate about the use of absorbent pants as a way to manage children’s bedwetting, the research indicates that these neither prolong nor halt the bedwetting process. While it is true most children do outgrow bedwetting on t

Unfortunately there are no simple answers when it comes to understanding children’s bedwetting. The most common causes of bedwetting include a larger than normal production of urine overnight, difficulty in responding to a full bladder as we

It is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness and return to wetting as they move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence. Given she was dry for up to 6 months it would be worth having her checked by your doctor just

Your son is experiencing a condition known as secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) – this is the term used to describe a situation where children who have been previously dry for six or more months then begin wetting the bed again. When it com

It is perfectly normal for your 2-year-old daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so right up to school age. While some children become dry at night a few weeks or months after achieving daytim

I am assuming you are currently under the care of a specialist so I am reluctant to give any specific advice around treatment as I do not want to counteract any advice or treatment plan you are currently following. It may, however, be worth

The time between achieving daytime control and nighttime continence is quite variable with many children not achieving nighttime control until school age. Bedwetting is typically not seen as an issue or condition until children are at least 5 or

Given his age and the frequency of his wetting I would certainly recommend taking him to see a doctor. While many children his age do outgrow bedwetting on their own without the need for intervention - children who experience nightly bedwetting l

DryNites have been specifically designed to cater for older children so that they do not feel that they are wearing a nappy to bed, and therefore do not impact negatively on their self-esteem. You can certainly request a sample off the website to

It is not unusual for children to return to wetting at night at times of high stress – and moving house can certainly be a causes of stress among young children. If her return to bedwetting is in direct response to getting used

Bedwetting can result from a number of factors with the three most common causes being (1) an overproduction of urine overnight – children who have low-levels of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) produce four times the amount of urine as those who have

Not every child who wets the bed does so because of low levels of the hormone ADH. Given the potential complexity of the causes it would be certainly worthwhile having your child assessed by a medical practitioner. Typically the assessment will i

It is perfectly fine to use DryNites even when girls start menstruating. If you are after additional protection, its fine to line the DryNite with a sanitary pad, in the same way you would place in in her underpants during the day. With respect t

It is always tricky when younger siblings achieve nighttime continence first – in these instances it is important to focus on all the things your eldest son does well, explaining that everyone is different and with time he too will become dry. Yo

It's fine to do this in emergencies but as a rule I would not recommend using the girls DryNites as the absorbency patterns differ and may result in leakage. The patterned outer layer is also uniquely designed to appeal to girls rather than boys

There are medications that children can take that help in the management and treatment of bedwetting. These are a man-made form of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) that works by substituting for the natural hormone. It helps the child's body

Dear Melissa,Given both the frequency of your daughter's wetting as well as her age I would certainly recommend speaking with you GP and requesting a referral to a continence specialist. Children who are particularly frequent wetters are l

Dear Karen, Leakage can result from improper fit, which can occur if your sons absorbant pants are too small or large. Check that they are fitting him properly around the leg. Adequate daily fluid intake is important in the management of children

DryNites Pyjama Pants are designed for children and teenagers aged between 2 years all the way up to 15 years old. Disposable absorbent pants for bedwetting are also available for the late teenage years and throughout adulthood.&nb

Unfortunately many children and teenagers are teased by family members or friends for their bedwetting – this is mostly due to the fact that people really do not understand the causes of bedwetting. The first thing we need to make very clear here

Bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating particularly when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. Unfortunately when it comes to the conditioning alarm the success rate sits around 75% meaning it does

The older children the less likely bedwetting will resolve itself without the support of intervention. Conditioning alarms currently experience the greatest success when it comes to treatment options with around 75% of children experiencing dryne

Any type of daytime incontinence after the age of 6 years really needs to be investigated by a doctor. Generally the causes of daytime wetting fall into two categories, one of which is medical, and the other psychological. Your doctor will want t

With respect to her daytime accidents the first question to ask is whether this is contextual, that is, does it only happen when she is at home or when she's at preschool, or does it occur all the time? If it is contextual then it most likely has

With respect to absorbency you will find the nappy offers the same kind of protection as DryNites so in that sense it is perfectly fine to use either one. DryNites were developed for children who need protection at night but do not want to w

Sleepover and school camps can present particular challenges to children who wet the bed. To keep it a secret there are things he can try like hiding his DryNites in the bottom of his sleeping bag then putting them on once everyone has

Disposable absorbent pants like DryNites® Pyjama Pants are specially designed to store large amounts of urine. While most washable absorbent pants will only be able to absorb 150ml – 500ml of liquid (with extra absorbency added), dispo

Bedwetting is often one of those things that no-one likes to talk about, with many parents feeling embarrassed and therefore suffer in silence. As such we tend to not realise how common it actually is. There is some debate surrounding the age at

Disposable absorbent pants like DryNites Pyjama Pants are designed for children from 2 all the way up to 15 years old. The advantage of disposable absorbent pants is that they are specially designed to store large amounts of urine

The best approach to the treatment of bedwetting is the conditioning alarm, with approximately 75% of children and teenagers achieving continence following treatment. Bedwetting alarms work by setting off an alarm when you start to wet at ni

There is quite a strong genetic link to bedwetting so it is not unusual to find a number of individuals in the same family experiencing nighttime incontinence. Conditioning alarms are definitely the most successful form of treatment and are

Any form of wetting as children approach the teenage years can be incredibly distressing and can impact negatively on their self-esteem. The first thing to do is separate his daytime from his nighttime wetting. With respect to his daytime ac

I would not be overly concerned with the nighttime wetting at this early stage – try using DryNites at night rather than the nappies as these will provide a better fit and are more appealing to older children. Both nappy pants and DryNites offer

The most common cause of daytime wetting amongst teenage girls is a urinary infection so it is important that you have ruled this out. A sudden onset of daytime and nighttime wetting can also be an indicator of juvenile diabetes. A return

Coping with a child who wets the bed can be incredibly challenging, particularly when you have to deal with the added pressure of negative attitudes. Unfortunately negative attitudes toward bedwetting stem largely from adults not really understan

DryNites can store around 1100ml - 1170ml of urine. If you are finding he is wetting through them it is worth checking the fit, as pants that are too large or too small in size can result in leakage. Children who are very heavy nighttim

I would recommend that you request this again as it may have been lost somewhere in the post. Apologies for the delay.Kind Regards,

It really is a personal decision as to whether or not to use DryNites. Many parents (and children) choose to use DryNites to reduce the stress associated with children waking-up in wet sheets as well as the added laundry burden. While there has b

While it is certainly true that some children outgrow bedwetting, this is not the case for everyone. The good news is that there are a number of treatments currently available that can help children to become dry at night. The first and

Unfortunately this is beyond my area of expertise. I would recommend you speak with you GP who will be able to refer you to the appropriate support services.Kind Regards,

Hi K.B., It is not uncommon for children who are bladder trained to continue to experience challenges with respect to bowel control. The good news is that with a little bit of help and encouragement most of these children will achieve independent to

Hi Kim, the best way to help young children understand emotions is to help them to contextualize their feelings. While books are great way to learn, nothing beats real-life experiences. When parents talk about feelings, children gain insight into th

Secondary bedwetting is much more common among children who take longer to achieve nighttime continence in the first instance. As I am sure you are aware, secondary bedwetting has two major underlying causes: physical and psychological. Physical or

Hi B.J., I completely understand your frustration with the situation. Just as you think you’ve got it all under control – bang – your child starts wetting the bed again. As challenging as this appears I assure you this is completely normal and very

While absorbent pants can be used to manage both urinary and bowel incontinence; it is important to look at the causes as well as how best to manage the situation. It is unclear from your question whether your child is experiencing bowel issues duri

Hi Jackie, Biting is a normal phase for babies and toddlers, however, biting in older children may indicate other behavioural issues especially if is quite frequent. For infants and toddlers biting is a form of exploration. Infants use their mouths

Hi Crystal, firstly with respect to your 9-year-old daughter, while it is true many children do outgrow bedwetting on their own, some children do benefit from more focused intervention. Given her age and the frequency of her wetting it may be time t

Hi Balaram, Your son is experiencing secondary enuresis which occurs when a child has had proper control over their bladder during the night for a period of six months or more then begins to wet again. Secondary enuresis often catches children and f

Hi A.S., - I totally agree, wetting the bed at your age is a real disappointment and if let go can really impact on your social life. While stress can certainly be a contributing factor most cases of primary bedwetting are in response to physical ca

Firstly, the fact that your daughter experiences sporadic bedwetting is completely normal with at least 1 in 7 children continuing to do this by the time they start school. The fact that she is more often dry than wet is a really good indicator that

Hi Karen, there is certainly a lot of information floating around out there about bedwetting and unfortunately not all of it accurate. There is some debate surrounding the age at which intervention is recommended, with some doctors arguing age 6 is

Hi Shane, you should receive your free sample within a week of ordering. Regards, Dr Cathrine

Hi Genevieve, unfortunately whether or not your child wets the bed at night has very little to do with how well you prepare them or teach them to stay dry at night. Primary bedwetting can result from a number of factors with the three most common ca

Hi Clayton, it is completely normal to feel a little anxious about attending sleepovers when you wet the bed at night. The good news is that many children and teenagers attend things like school camps and slumber parties without anyone every discove

Hi Claire, This must be incredibly frustrating. Leakage often results from improper fit, which can occur if your sons DryNites are either too small or too large. Check that they are fitting him properly around the leg. You can try and reduce his uri

Hi Sarah, While doctors and researchers have been able to identify some known causes, there is still an air of mystery surrounding some aspects of bedwetting. Contributing factors include a small bladder capacity, genetic predisposition to the condi

Hi Kerrie, apologies for the delay in responding. I have spoken with the marketing team and they have provided me with a sample of the new DryNites Bed Mats, while they are not extend further down the length of the bed they do fit across the width o

Dear Donna, Some parents prefer to manage children’s bedwetting by waking them or lifting them to the toilet throughout the night. While this may reduce the number of wet beds you have to change (and that is certainly a big positive) it does not hel

Hi Holly, that's wonderful to hear that you have found DryNites so helpful in the management of your bedwetting. I will pass on your query to the development team. In the meantime there are a number of products already on the market that are suited

Hi Michelle, An increase in the number of consecutive nights a child remains dry is typically your best indicator that their body is moving toward a point where it is capable of storing urine overnight. While some children stop wetting then never we

This is really difficult to answer, as there can be huge variability both in terms of overnight urine output as well as how heavy her menstrual flow is. I would recommend trialing the use of just the DryNites at first and if this does not provide su

Hi Nour, in a very small number of cases people do continue to experience bedwetting through to their adult years. As I am sure you are aware there are a number of causes to bedwetting, with a small bladder capacity being just one. You do not mentio

Hi Aleks, unfortunately there is no quick fix when it comes to treating children’s bedwetting. Unlike toilet training, which is conscious and deliberate, nighttime bladder control is more dependent on maturation of children’s nervous systems and bla

Hi L.V., you can certainly try him in DryNites, these offer the same level of absorbency as nappies but are likely to provide a better fit and therefore will be less prone to leakage. Given your sons medical situation I would strongly recommend that

Hi K.D., DryNites offer similar absorbency to the Junior nappies – the decision to switch is typically motivated by children’s desire to wear something more ‘underpant like’ or as in your case, they require a larger absorbent pant. Can I recommend y

Hi Zack, your free sample should arrive within about a week of ordering. If it hasn’t arrived by now I would suggest placing a new request. Regards, Dr Cathrine

Hi Josh, given their ages I would recommend that you purchase DryNites rather than nappies; DryNites can be purchased in most (if not all) supermarkets. It would be worthwhile having a conversation with the children first to reassure them that you g

Hi Petrea, It is not unusual for children your daughters age to still be wetting the bed at night with around 1 in 7 children continuing to do so by school-age. If you are at all concerned about her wetting then you should certainly have her checked

You are experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This term is used to describe the condition where individuals begin to wet the bed after experiencing a significant period of nighttime continence. There are a number

Sometimes when children are outside their normal environment they can become overly anxious or stressed and may behave in ways that they would not normally do so. It sounds like your daughter was very concerned about being discovered by her peers, w

Hi Nikki, sometimes children wear DryNites as a matter of security, particularly if they have been caught unawares or were particularly distressed by a bedwetting incident. The fact that your son’s bedwetting coincided with the birth of his baby sis

Hi Maria,it is fine for girls who wte the bed to continue using DryNites at night once they start menstruating. Depending on your daughters menstrual flow she may need to change her DryNites throughout the night. DryNites are not designed or suited

Hi Nilmini, it is quite possible that this is behavioural in response to your explanation of why it is important to go to the toilet. Young children can be very literal in their interpretation of information – she may be thinking if you don’t wee yo

Hi Mike, leakage can result from a number of factors, the most common being poor fit. Have you tried him in the larger size of the DryNites, which are specifically designed for boys? You also need to make sure his penis is in a positioned downward a

Hi Joan - The difference between Pull-Ups and DryNites is that Pull-Ups are specifically designed for toilet training and daytime use. They have a built-in wetness liner that allows the children to feel when they are wet. DryNites are specifically d

Hi Fiona, the best indicator that your son is moving toward achieving nighttime continence is an increase in the number of nights where he wakes up dry. Unlike daytime wetting, nighttime wetting is not conscious, which is why it is incredibly challe

Firstly, congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby! Your daughter is experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary bedwetting, this occurs when children have been dry at night for 6 months or more then start wetting again. Secon

Hi Kassandra – it is wonderful to know that Joy has such a special friend in you. Given Joy’s background and behaviour I would strongly recommend that you speak directly with a psychologist. Kids Helpline (http://www.kidshelp.com.au) 1800 55 1800 –

Hi Kynie, uncontrolled bowel motions can be the result of a number of factors both physical and psychological. Faecal incontinence, like what you describe, commonly results from chronic constipation. If left untreated, constipation can result in lea

Hi Beth, you do not indicate in your question whether this is something that has always happened or a new occurrence.If this is new, then your daughter is experiencing a condition known as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This term is used to describe

Firstly, it is important to separate your daughter’s daytime wetting from her nighttime wetting. Nighttime wetting is largely unconscious and uncontrolled as it happens when children are asleep. Nighttime wetting is reasonably common and considered

Dear Sarah, Some parents prefer to manage children’s bedwetting by waking them or lifting them to the toilet throughout the night. While this may reduce the number of wet beds you have to change (and that is certainly a big positive) it does not hel

Hi Mahmood, I am afraid this is beyond my area of expertise, can I suggest that you follow-up with a clinical psychologist who will be able to discuss this with you at greater length and help you to determine the reason for wanting to wear nappies.

Hopefully you have received your free sample by now. If not, can I recommend you submit a second request. With respect to larger sizes, if you do find the larger size is not suitable, there are a number of products on the market that are designed fo

Hi Lindsey, while nappies can be used to help manage nighttime wetting, these are not ideal as there is a high chance of experiencing leakage due to improper fit. DryNites are designed to be worn by older children and teenagers and look more like an

It is very unusual for a teenager girl to suffer from daytime incontinence. Daytime incontinence is either the result of an underlying medical or physical condition or has a psychological cause. I would strongly recommend that you pursue this furthe

I can understand how distressing this situation must be for both you and your daughter. Deliberate wetting during the day may be an indication of stress. Common childhood stressors include the birth of a sibling, starting a new school, bullying or f

While it is not unusual for 7-year-old children to wet the bed at night, uncontrolled bowel movements are much less common. My first recommendation is for you to make an appointment for you daughter with her GP. Keep a record of how frequently this

Dear A.A., Please accept my apologies for the slight delay in responding over the Christmas and New Year period. It’s always a good idea to have children seen by their GP if they are over 5 years of age and experience regular daytime accidents. Ther

Please accept my apologies for the delay in my response to you over the Christmas holidays. Firstly, let me reassure you, this is nothing to be embarrassed about. It is very important that you share this with your parents, as you will need their sup

Firstly, Please accept my apologies for the slight delay in responding over the Christmas and New Year period. It should be relatively easy to determine whether or not is sweat or urine as urine typically has a very distinct and strong odour. If it

Dear David, Please accept my apologies for the slight delay in responding over the Christmas and New Year period. Firstly, this is nothing to be embarrassed about – bedwetting is no different to any other stress reaction and should be treated accord

Dear Hanna, please accept my apologies for the slight delay in responding over the Christmas and New Year period. This is understandably a very delicate situation and should be managed accordingly. In the short-term your priority is the treatment of

Please accept my apologies for the slight delay in responding over the Christmas and New Year period. Your son is suffering from secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE) a term used to describe the condition where a child has maintained proper bladder con

Dear Bronte, please read this response in conjunction with my previous answer. While it is not unusual for children your age to wet the bed at night, the passing of stools is less common. My first recommendation is for your parents to make an appoin

Hi Bronte - Understandably one of the most common concerns for older children and teenagers who wet the bed is attending social events like sleepovers or school-camps. The good news is that many of these children are able to attend sleepovers while

Dear Brooke, occasionally children who wet the bed at night may develop a fear of wetting themselves during the day as well; wanting to wear absorbent pants both day and night. While this is uncommon it is more likely to occur among children with se

Hi Bronte, this must be vey upsetting for you. The first thing to do is discuss this with your parents and have them make an appointment for you to see your doctor. Daytime wetting can be the result of a number of different factors so it is very imp

Dear Ben, If you have outgrown DryNites you might like to consider products that have been designed for adults, many of which are available online or through your local Chemist. I would recommend that you contact the Continence Association of Austra

Dear Mahmood, it is lovely to hear from you again and a happy new year to you too! Yes positive thinking can be a very powerful thing; unfortunately for some individuals a strong desire to become dry at night does not necessarily translate into a ph

Hi Lindsey, while nappies can be used to help manage nighttime wetting, these are not ideal as there is a high chance of experiencing leakage due to improper fit. DryNites are designed to be worn by older children and teenagers and look more like an

This is really outside my area of expertise. I would recommend that you make an appointment with a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of adolescent fetishes. You can contact the Australian Psychological Society directly https://w

Dear P.L.,Starting school can be an incredibly stressful time for young children; there are new routines that they need to become familiar with, new rules, new teachers, and a whole new peer group which brings with it many new challenges. The first

Dear T.J., It’s always a good idea to have children seen by their GP if they are over 5 years of age and experience regular daytime accidents. There are a number of reasons why children may experience daytime accidents. The most common reason is tha

Hi Jay, unfortunately whether or not your child wets the bed at night has very little to do with how well you prepare them or teach them to stay dry at night. Primary bedwetting can result from a number of factors with the three most common causes b

Hi C.G., I completely understand your frustration. In the vast majority of cases children are completely unaware that they are wetting or have wet the bed. Unfortunately there are a lot of misunderstandings’ surrounding bedwetting and it is not unus

Hi W.S., While nighttime wetting is not particularly common among adults, it is not unheard of. Secondary bedwetting or secondary nocturnal enuresis, which is the form of bedwetting you describe in your question, results from both psychological and

Dear Felix, Daytime wetting can be the result of a number of different factors, some of which are medical, so it is very important that your doctor finds out the cause, as this is the best way to make it stop! In the meantime the best way to disguis

Bedwetting is challenging for all children, but particularly so for children who have siblings who have mastered nighttime continence. The first thing to do is reassure her that this is in no way her fault and has absolutely nothing to do with her s

Hi C.J., Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly challenging and this is partly due to the fact that we do not always know what is causing it. Unfortunately while medications are helpful for some children in the short-term they have not pro

Bedwetting is completely normal at this young age, with around 1 in 5 children continuing to wet the bed up until school-age. The good news is the majority of children do outgrow bedwetting on their own without the need for intervention. Given her a

Hi N.G., managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partly because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to keep in

Dear N.W., your daughter is experiencing secondary enuresis which describes the condition where children had proper control over their bladder during the night for a period of six months or more then begins to wet again. Secondary bedwetting appears

Hi Ryan, typically we recommend that children wear DryNites that are designed for their gender as the absorbancy patterns differ across the boys and girls versions; with higher absorbancy provided at the front for boys. If your brother is experienci

Hi Gail, Bedwetting can be incredibly challenging to manage, and even more so when it starts to impact on children’s school and extra-curricula activities. Given the issues with leakage you could make up a few sleeping bag liners that can be dispose

Apologies for any delay. Your free sample should arrive within about a week of ordering, if it still hasn't arrived at this stage try ordering another as your request may not have gone through. Regards, Dr Cathrine

Hi Robert, a return to daytime accidents can sometimes result from stress and starting school can be an incredibly stressful experience for young children. Speak to your sons teacher to see if she has identified any other behaviours in the classroom

Hi James, it is not unusual for people who have taken a little longer to become dry at night to experience a return to bedwetting at times of stress or illness. Secondary bedwetting, which is what you have described here, has two main causes - one i

Hi K.M., please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different f

If buying DryNites at the supermarket creates undue stress I would suggest that you purchase these online. I did a quick google search using the terms "DryNites" and "Purchase" and found a number of online pharmacy stores, with prices similar to tho

Dear Sarah, Hi Jane, please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is diff

Dear Neha, unfortunately there are not a lot of 'successful' home remedies out there when in comes to treating children's bedwetting. The best approach to the treatment of bedwetting is the conditioning alarm. Bedwetting alarms work by setting off a

How frustrating for you! Leakage can result from improper fit, which can occur if your DryNites are too large or small. Check that they are fitting properly around the leg. If they are too small it may be time to try a product that is designed for a

DryNites can certainly be worn during the day to help manage daytime incontinence. If you do choose to use them make sure you change them once wet to avoid leakage or odour. I would recommend speaking with a trusted teacher so that he or she can sup

Hi Jodi, bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating particularly when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. Unfortunately the bedwetting alarm does experience the best outcomes with about 75% of children b

Dear Dalton, you can certainly use absorbent pants to help mange your bedwetting. Given your age you may the DryNites to be too small and therefore prone to leakage; instead try a product designed for adults. Findings from the research suggest, the

Dear Claire, there are a number of reasons why children wet the bed; some do so because their bodies are unable to wake in response to the signal that their bladder sends to their brain telling them to wake-up and go to the toilet, others do so beca

Hi Lucy, while it is perfectly fine to use DryNites to help manage daytime enuresis, this is really only a short-term measure. Any form of daytime wetting really needs to be investigated further by a medical professional. Daytime wetting can have an

Your daughter is experiencing secondary enuresis which occurs when a child has had proper control over their bladder during the night for a period of six months or more then begins to wet again. Secondary bedwetting appears to have two main causes:

Dear Dave, the larger DryNites are designed for children and teenagers weighing between 27-57kg+. It is important that these fit properly around the leg as improper fit may contribute to leakage. If you find the larger size to be too small I would r

Leakage can result from improper fit, which occurs when children’s DryNites are too small or too large. It is important to check that the DryNites provide a snug fit around the leg; if they gape or are too tight this may result in leakage. If you th

Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partily because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. There is quite a strong genetic link to

Hi M. R., as children move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence it is not unusual for them to waiver between experiencing a succession of dry nights and then return to wetting again. The frustrating part of this process is that there seem

Dear Sara, if you have not down so already I would recommend making an appointment with you GP to have this investigated. Any form of wetting during the teenage years can be incredibly distressing and can impact negatively on their self-esteem. The

Dear Sarah, while it is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness then return to bedwetting, it is always important to have any sudden return to nighttime wetting investigated. The type of bedwetting your daughter is experiencing

Dear Toni, managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partily because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to keep

Bedwetting among teenagers can really impact on their self-esteem and can lead to isolation and alienation. Having a teenager who wets the bed can be just as isolating and challenging for parents. If you have not already done so I would strongly adv

Can I recommend that you request a sample off the website as this will give you a better indication of whether or not they provide you with adequate fit and absorbency. Regards, Dr Cathrine

Hi Patrick, it is best to think of DryNites as a form of management. Unlike treatments that are specifically designed to help you to become dry at night, DryNites are designed to help reduce the negative effects of bedwetting, such as the need to de

Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partily because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to keep in mind nig

Hi Sarah, it can be very tricky trying to manage your bedwetting on your own. Sometimes parents can get a little frustrated with dealing with bedwetting and that is often due to the fact that they really do not understand that the bedwetting is in n

Both powder and wipes are fine to use on children's skin; in saying this some children have particularly sensitive skin and therefore may develop a negative reaction. If you are at all concerned try this on a small patch of skin first or alternative

Hi S. K., It is not unusual for children with additional support needs to take a little longer to attain both daytime and nighttime continence. I would not be overly concerned with the nighttime wetting at this early stage. The best indication that

Dear Amanda, while it is not unusual for children to waiver between periods of dryness then return to bedwetting, it is always important to have any sudden return to nighttime wetting investigated. The type of bedwetting your daughter is experiencin

Hi Andrew, how we manage and support children throughout the bedwetting process is really important, so it is great that you are trying to find out more about his situation in order to support both him and your partner. The three most common causes

Dear John, your son may be experiencing encopresis which simply refers to uncontrolled soiling in children who are four years of age or older. For a diagnosis to be made soiling must occur at least once a month over at least a three month period, an

Hi Praveen, please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is differen

Hi Crystal - it must be incredibly frustrating and distressing having tried so many different forms of treatment with no apparent success. I’m assuming you have already been to see a doctor – if this was some time ago it may be worth scheduling a fo

Hi Clare - It is not unusual for parents of children who wet the bed to comment on the fact that their children are able to stay dry when attending sleepovers or on holidays. While there is no clear medical explanation for this it has been suggested

Dear Meredith, how frustrating! Leakage can sometimes result from improper fit, which can occur if your son’s nappy is too large or too small. Check that they are fitting him properly around the leg. You also need to ensure that his penis is pointin

Dear Gabe, it is really important that you do not try and manage this on your own. What you describe in your question is a condition known as secondary nocturnal enuresis or secondary bedwetting - this simply refers to bedwetting that occurs in indi

Your son may be experiencing encopresis which simply refers to uncontrolled soiling in children who are four years of age or older. For a diagnosis to be made soiling must occur at least once a month over at least a three month period, and can be vo

Dear Joseph, the important thing when choosing an absorbent pant product is to ensure it provides (a) a good level of absorbency and (b) proper fit - pants that are too small (or too large) are prone to leakage. Many of the pants available include a

Hi Dylan - it is completely understandable that you feel a little anxious about attending school camp - you are not the first student to do this and I assure you, you will not be the last. The key to a successful school camp experience is preparatio

Dear Teri, the best indication that you daughter is ready to move out of DryNites is an increase in the number of consecutive nights where she wakes up dry. With respect to nighttime waking - we know that lifting or taking children to the toilet dur

Dear Paula, managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky, partily because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to keep

Dear Mahmood, lovely to hear from you again. Bedwetting can be incredibly frustrating particularly when you feel like you have tried it all and still you continue to wet at night. Unfortunately when it comes to the conditioning alarm the success rat

DryNites are stocked in most (if not all) major grocery stores and many chemists. DryNites are perfect for helping you to manage your nighttime wetting. It is however really important that you do not try and hide this from your parents. If you have

Dear Jacqui, I think you need to adopt two different approaches here – one which will help you manage her bedwetting in the short-term and the other, which is designed to help her to become permamently dry at night. In the short-term I would recomme

Hi Sammy - I completely understand your desire to resolve your bedwetting before you commence university. You do not mention in your question whether or not you have given the conditioning alarm a go? The best approach to the treatment of bedwetting

Dear Joseph, that's a great question ... nappies and nappy pants are both designed for babies and toddlers offering similar levels of absorbency. Nappy pants were designed to help parents of toddlers who simply refuse to lie down in order to get 'ch

Hi Julie, DryNites can continue to be worn once young girls start menstruating. The move toward an adult-related product is more to do with fit than absorbency. If your daughter wears a product that is too big or too small for her, it is more prone

Hi Jillian, the fact that your daughter continues to wet every night means it is unlikely that her bladder has developed to a point where it is ready to hold the amount of urine her body produces overnight. In saying this - there are certainly some

Hi Bronte, urinary tract infections along with some other medical conditions like diabetes and constipation can trigger nighttime and daytime wetting in teenagers. If you haven't done so already - it is really important that you discuss this with yo

Hi Catherine, please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different f

Hi Nathan, it is perfectly fine to wear DryNites during the day to help manage daytime accidents. I would however strongly recommend that you speak with your parents and have them make an appointment with your GP who will be able to investigate the

Hi J. S.,it is not that unusual for boys to still be wetting at night at age 6, however we do find the chances of children outgrowing bedwetting on their own do diminish, as they get older. The best approach to the treatment of children’s bedwetting

Hi Anne Maria, it is wonderful to hear that you have such a supportive friend at school. It is not clear from your question whether you are experience frequent daytime incontinence or this is an isolated incident. If this is common, can I recommend

The DryNites capacity for 4-7 years is between 1100 ml - 1170 ml, this is approximately 22% more than a Junior Nappy-pant or Junior Nappy. While DryNites offer a high level of absorbency you also need to ensure that they provide a proper fit around

Your daughter is experiencing secondary enuresis which occurs when a child has had proper control over their bladder during the night for a period of six months or more then begins to wet again. Secondary bedwetting appears to have two main causes:

As embarrassing as this may seem you are not alone. There are thousands of people, including teenagers and adults, who wet the bed at night while they are asleep. This is not conscious wetting and therefore in no way your fault. Secondary bedwetting

Stress can manifest itself in many different ways; some teenagers isolate themselves, other’s act out and engage in aggressive behaviour, some develop physical illnesses like headaches and stomach aches, while others cry. Stress can certainly manife

Hi Gregory - Having a teenager who continues to struggle with bedwetting can be incredibly challenging for both you and them. The most important thing in the short-term is to ensure your son’s nighttime incontinence does not impact negatively on his

Hi Abbey, It is not unusual for children with additional support needs to take a little longer to attain both daytime and nighttime continence. I would not be overly concerned with the nighttime wetting at this early stage – try using DryNites at ni

A very common cause of encopresis (voluntary or involuntary passing of stools) is constipation so it would be worthwhile having him checked by a GP. This can result in nighttime wetting as well as soiling. If left untreated, constipation can result

Dear Justin, DryNites can certainly be worn during the day to help manage daytime incontinence. If you do choose to use them make sure you change them regularly to avoid leakage or odour. I would recommend speaking with a trusted teacher so that he

Hi Renee - helping children to achieve nighttime continence works a little differently to daytime training. Nighttime wetting typically happens when children are asleep and are not in conscious control over their bladder, making it more difficult to

Dear Ally, the DryNites development team are always interested in feedback from customers, I will be sure to pass your feedback on. Any new products will be showcased on this website. Regards, Dr Cathrine

Hi Shannon – this must be very frustrating for you. Conditioning alarms do require a significant commitment on behalf of the whole family and can result in many nights of broken sleep. The up side is they currently experience the best success rates

Dear Luke, given her daytime wetting I would recommend having your daughter checked by your GP. Your doctor will want to know things like how often she wets the bed or experiences daytime accidents, if there are other family members who also experie

DryNites are specifically designed for nighttime use and offer a high level of absorbancy, drawing the urine away from children’s skin in much the same way as a Huggies nappy does. You will find they are more appealing to your daughter as they are d

The larger size is designed for children and adolescence weighing up to 57kg, you could request a free sample off the website to assess the suitability. If these do not work for you, there are numerous products available that are designed for use by

Dear R.C., apologies for the delay in responding over the Christmas period. Please click on the following link to find out more about the DryNites product range http://www.drynites.com.au/bedwetting-products - I would recommend you request a sample

Hi C.B., firstly, my apologies for the delay in responding over this Christmas period. Please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The

Dear Shyhan, firstly, my apologies for the delay in responding over the Christmas period. It can be incredibly frustrating when you feel you have given your all to a treatment and it still doesn’t result in a positive outcome. It is worth keeping in

Dear Adam - Happy New Year to you too!! Having a teenager who continues to struggle with bedwetting can be incredibly challenging for both you and him. The most important thing in the short-term is to ensure your son’s nighttime incontinence does no

It is not unusual for individuals who have taken longer to achieve nighttime continence to experience a return to bedwetting at times of stress. While I am unaware of any direct link between menstruation and bedwetting, it would certainly be worth f

Dear H.M., Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky; partially because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. Unfortunately there are lo

Hi Logan, Happy New Year! I am not aware of any moves to develop a larger size - mostly because of the adult-related products available. I will however certainly pass on your interest to the design and development team. In the meantime can I suggest

Dear Carla, Happy New Year! While many children will outgrow bedwetting on their own, some children do benefit from a more focused intervention. Given his age and the frequency of his wetting it would certainly be worthwhile having him assessed by y

Hi Kevin, it is incredibly frustrating and worrying when you feel like you have tried it all and still your child continues to wet at night. There are alternative methods like hypnotherapy that have met with different degrees of success when it come

Hi Bianca, the three most common causes of bedwetting include (1) an overproduction of urine overnight – children who have low-levels of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) produce four times the amount of urine as those who have the hormone and are therefor

Dear Jessica, if your daughter has particularly sensitive skin she may be more prone to developing a rash in response to any urine that stays on her skin. DryNites are designed to draw the urine away from the skin so this would only happen if her Dr

I would recommend discussing this with her doctor as thrush infections may result from a number of different factors so it would be important that you explore the different possibilities. To avoid any reoccurrence ensuer she changes her DryNites as

Dear Debz, bedwetting is common problem amongst children with special needs. For many, this continues through into the teenage and adult years. If you have not spoken with a medical specialist about this I would highly recommend that you ask for a r

Hi Mel, bedwetting can be very distressing and challenging to manage, particularly when there appears to be no logical explanation for why it is occurring. Unlike toilet training, which is conscious and deliberate, nighttime bladder control is more

Please be reassured it is perfectly normal for your son to still be wetting the bed at night with many children continuing to do so up until school age. The time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different for every child

It is completely understandable to feel frustrated by this situation however this is really not something that you should be trying to manage on your own. Any form of daytime wetting or soiling after the age of 5 years really needs to be investigate

As I’m sure you are fully aware, toilet training can be particularly challenging for children with autism due to their hypersensitivity to different sensory experiences, as well as difficulties with adjusting to changes in routine. It is very wise n

Hi Nazid, I think it is wonderful that you care for your cousin enough to want to support him through this process. Bedwetting can be incredibly embarrassing and by having your support and encouragement I am sure you are making him feel so much bett

Dear Steve, if your son has outgrown his DryNites you might like to consider products that have been designed for adults, many of which are available online or through your local Chemist. I would recommend that you contact the Continence Association

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am unaware of any current moves to extend the range to incorporate a larger size - I will however pass on your feedback to the design and development team. In the meantime you might like to contact the Continenc

There is a section on the front page of the website where you can request a sample be sent to you - just scroll down and its a purple block on the left hand side. you should receive your free sample within the week! All the best. Regards, Dr Cat

Dear Larry - firstly, please accept my apologies for my delay in responding. It sounds like you are experiencing secondary enuresis (SE) – this is simply the term used to describe the condition experienced by individual’s who experience bedwetting a

Many teenagers who wet the bed worry about attending sleepovers, slumber parties and school camps – so you are not alone. It is important that you are able to attend these special events without the constant fear of somehow being discovered by your

Hi Anne Maria, unfortunately children and teenagers can be very cruel so we need to think about ways that can help disguise your daytime wetting. While DryNites can certainly be used for the management of daytime continence it is important that you

While it is perfectly fine to use DryNites to help manage daytime wetting it is important to understand that these will not help you to stop wetting. If you do wear them make sure you change them regularly to avoid leakage or odour. I would recommen

Hi Heather - There is financial support available through the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) for parents of children who suffer from nighttime incontinence. For more information on this and to check your eligibility just click on the link pro

Hi Sarah, the design team are always working at making the DryNite designs interesting and appealing. Getting valuable feedback from customers is an incredibly important part of this process so I will certainly pass this on! Thank you so much for ta

Dear Jacob, while I completely understand your sons reluctance to speak to anyone about this and your desire not to push the issue, any form of daytime wetting after the age of 5 years really needs to be investigated by a doctor. Medically, leakage

Dear Josette, given the frequency of your daughter’s bedwetting I would certainly recommend that you make an appointment to discuss this with your GP. As I’m sure you are aware there are a number of possible reasons as to why children continue to we

Dear Roxy, DryNites can certainly be worn during the day to help manage daytime incontinence. If you do choose to use them make sure your daughter changes them once wet to avoid leakage or odour. I would recommend speaking with a trusted teacher so

Many children who wet the bed worry about attending sleepovers, slumber parties and school camps. It is important that children are able to attend these special events without the constant fear of somehow being discovered by their friends. The first

Dear M.H., Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky; partially because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. Nighttime wetting at this

Hi Rachel - DryNites designs are constantly changing. In selecting designs the team tries to accommodate both the age of the children using them as well as 'current' interests (like popular movies or super heroes). In saying this, the design team al

Your son may be experiencing Encopresis which simply refers to uncontrolled soiling in children who are four years of age or older. For a diagnosis to be made soiling must occur at least once a month over at least a three month period, and can be vo

Dear A.M., Leakage can certainly result from improper fit which happens when children’s DryNites are too large or too small. Absorbency levels are the same for both sizes so the only reason to change would be if the small size were too small. It is

Dear Melissa,The three most common causes of bedwetting include (1) an overproduction of urine overnight – children who have low-levels of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) produce four times the amount of urine as those who have the hormone and are theref

When it comes to stopping bedwetting your best bet is to try a conditioning alarm. While your daughter may outgrow bedwetting on her own – the alarm will just ensure this happens sooner rather than later. Alarms work by helping your daughter learn t

Not wanting to use ‘strange’ toilets can be a common problem among young children particularly during the early stages of toilet training, however it appears that the reverse is true for you! Child resistance or refusal is the most common toilet tra

Hi Peter - this is something that you may be able to negotiate with your local supermarket – alternatively you could search online to see if you can get a better deal there. Unfortunately bedwetting can take a huge toll on the family – both economic

Children develop the neurological and emotional capacity to control their bladders at different ages. By age 8, about 8-10% of children continue to wet the bed on a regular basis. While it is fine for you to reduce his fluid intake before bedtime, m

Dear Leeann, Nighttime wetting at this age is considered to be perfectly normal, with about 15-20% of children continuing to wet at night up to the age of 7 years. It is not unusual for parents to comment on how soundly their child sleeps (even not

Dear Isabelle, By far the most effective means of treating children’s bedwetting is the conditioning alarm. Unfortunately strategies like lifting at night and reducing fluids do very little to help children to stop wetting. Conditioning alarms are d

Hi Liam, if you are finding the larger size DryNites are no longer providing a proper fit you can look into using an absorbant pant designed for use with adults. These are typically sold through local Chemists or can be purchased online. I will of c

Dear P.D., Managing children’s bedwetting can be incredibly tricky; partially because we often do not understand the underlying cause and partly because there are so many mixed messages out there about how best to proceed. It is often helpful to kee

Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable; however a significant increase in bedwetting can be incredibly distressing for the parent and the child. It is not unusual as children move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence to w

Hi Charlene – this is incredibly frustrating but not that uncommon. Some children experience difficulties with poo as a result of constipation – it is worth ruling this out first before you consider other options. Signs of constipation include bowel

Dear B.P., the time between achieving daytime continence and nighttime control is different for every child. While some achieve this in a matter of weeks, others take months or years. One of the best indicators that your daughter is moving toward ac

Dear Lisa, it is not unusual for children who took longer to achieve nighttime continence to return to wetting at times of stress or sickness - however it is always wise to have children checked by their GP when they return to bedwetting following a

Hi Katie – I completely understand your frustration. The tricky thing about bedwetting is that there are so many possible causes that it can be difficult to treat. I am assuming that you have already met with a continence specialist – this is import

As with all children it is best not to begin toilet training until the boys show signs that they are physically and mentally ready and interested. When children experience significant developmental delays then chronological age is not a particularly

Thank you for this feedback - I will certainly pass this on to the marketing team. Have you tried GoodNites as these are available in the US? Regards, Dr Cathrine

Dear Joy – some GPs prescribe a synthetic version of vasopressin – a hormone which inhibits the amount of urine produced by the kidneys overnight – this is usually reserved for children who have failed treatment with a bedwetting alarm, and sometime

DryNites have been specifically designed to look and feel like underpants, so it's a good thing that you find them comfortable and helpful in managing your nighttime wetting. There are a small percentage of teenagers who do continue to wet at night;

The larger DryNites size is designed for children and teenagers weighing between 27-57kg+. I would recommend requesting a free sample off the website first. It is important that these fit properly around the leg as improper fit may contribute to lea

Dear Di, Children’s overnight urine output can be quite variable – parents of children who seem to pass a lot of urine overnight sometimes find it easier to change their child’s nappy just before they retire for the evening. Check that her nappy is

Dear Wills, while it is certainly possible that your son will outgrow bedwetting on his own, the chances of children doing this reduce, as they get older. If you have not done so already I would recommend making an appointment with your GP so that y

There is a function on the website where you are able to request a free sample - this is useful particularly if you are unsure of the correct sizing. Regards, Cathrine

Approximately 2% of individuals will continue to wet the bed right through their teenage years. If you have not already done so I would strongly advise you make an appointment to speak with your GP. It is essential that you do not try and tackle thi

The designs on the DryNites change reasonably regularly - if you have any suggestions regarding different designs, I'm sure the marketing team would welcome your feedback. Kind Regards, Dr Cathrine

Dear M.P, there are a number of possible explanations for why your daughter continues to wet throughout the day. Given her age and the frequency of her wetting I would strongly recommend that you ask to be referred to a pediatrician who specializes

A return to nighttime wetting after many years of dry nights can be the result of an underlying medical condition. A return to bedwetting has been linked with such things as an unstable bladder or bladder dysfunction, urinary tract infections, diabe

Unfortunately many children and teenagers are teased by family members or friends for their bedwetting – this is mostly due to the fact that people really do not understand the causes of bedwetting. The first thing we need to make very clear here is

Dear Elena, unfortunately there are no simple answers when it comes to understanding children’s bedwetting. The most common causes of bedwetting include a larger than normal production of urine overnight, difficulty in responding to a full bladder a

While it is perfectly fine to use DryNites to help manage your daytime wetting it is important to understand that these will not help you to stop wetting. If you do choose to wear them I would recommend wearing loose fitting pants, to avoid any chan

Both the boys and girls DryNites offer similar levels of absorbency however they do differ in terms of the pattern of absorbency with the boys DryNites offering a greater concentration in the front. I would recommend you request a free sample of bot

You are experiencing what is commonly termed secondary bedwetting – this simply refers to a situation where an individual has been dry for 6 months or more then begin wetting the bed again. The first thing to think about here is what has changed? Se

It is not unusual for children with developmental delays to develop nighttime continence somewhat later than the usual age range. The majority of these children do outgrow this on their own. However given how disrupted his sleep has become, the s

As frustrating as this may be please be reassured that this is perfectly normal. As children move toward achieving permanent nighttime continence it is common for them to waiver between periods of dryness then return to wetting again. It is not u

Dear Nicola, it is perfectly normal for your daughter to still be wetting the bed at night with at least 1 in 7 6-year-olds continuing to wet the bed on a regular basis. The most common cause of nighttime w

You are experiencing what is commonly referred to as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This term is used to describe the condition where an individual begins to wet the bed after experiencing a significant period of nighttime continence. There a

The difference between Pull-Ups and DryNites is that Pull-Ups are specifically designed for toilet training and daytime use. They have a built-in wetness liner that allows the children to feel when they are wet, which is why your son would be dev

What you describe in your question may be deliberate wetting or it may be in response to an uncontrolled bladder. This is quite unusual, although not unheard of. On the rare occasion nighttime or daytime wetting may be a cry for attenti

As embarrassing and frustrating as this may seem you are not alone. There are thousands of people, including teenagers and adults, who wet the bed at night while they are asleep. This is not conscious wetting and therefore in no w