XP: bed wetting

ScissorTailedFlycatcher

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clp1027

We went through this shortly before DS turned 6. He had just started Kindergarten and I really think the change set him off. He had SEVERAL accidents, not just 2. He also tried to cover it up as sweating or spilling water. I think some of the accidents were also because he didn't want to give up his swing or spot at a certain toy to go to the bathroom. Maybe he can tell you what's going on. If the problem continues, maybe you can talk to a guidance counselor.

neverblushed

My son, also 6, occasionally wets the bed.  He will have long dry spells, but then go through about a week where he will wet the bed 2 or 3 times.  Then it's back to a long dry spell again.

I have spent considerable time talking to his pediatrician about it.  There can be many reasons for occasional wetting, some of which are:

--The child goes a growth spurt where the growth of the body temporarily outpaces the bladder, making it harder than usual for them to hold it all night.

--he can be more sleepy and sleep more soundly for several days, if things have been busy at school or at home over a busy weekend, and can sleep right through "the urge" to pee.

--he can get distracted during the nighttime routine and not empty his bladder fully.

--his bladder or urethra coud be irritated, making it feel like he's done peeing, when his bladder isn't fully empty before bed.

--he could be thirstier at dinner or in the evening, and drink more than normal, and it catches up with him at night.

For my son, since it's a fairly regular problem, I just make sure he concentrates on emptying his bladder REALLY WELL at bedtime for a few days, and it seems to get better.  Or, I offer to wake him up when I go to bed for a few days to make sure he can make it through the night.

My pediatrician assures me that this will get gradually better and end before he's 12.