What is a good recommended way to help a child stop bedwetting ?
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There are many causes to bed wetting like bladder development, heredity, heavy sleepers, and hormones.  A really good website which deals with this and gives great information is \n\nhttp://www.goodnites.com/na/index.asp\n\nnot only will the give you great information but they also have product information so you can find products which can help your child and it also has a progress tools section.  I hope it helps.
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my daughters are 18months and 3 months and the oldest was doing the same thing my doctor said try a humidifier at night.  also you can turn your shower on hot let the bathroom steam up good then run a warm bath maybe put some calming bath soap in the water and just let her play untill the water starts getting cold or she starts getting tired whatever comes first.  when you get her out dry her off good and put a t-shirt on her nothing to heavy(sometimes wearing heavey clothing can cause them to get hot and make them caugh also)then let her sleep with the humidifer.  after a couple nights i could really hear a difference in my 18 month olds breathing she slept more peacefull the sounds from the machine also sooth my 3 month old to where she is now sleeping better also
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benadryl cream, or gel.\nworks very well on my kids. hope it works for you too.
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Try a diaper rash cream. Thats what I use when I get irritated and it works. Desitin or it's generic is best.
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Where it happens is not really an issue. Many younger kids just don't develope their bladders as quickly as others. Even if it is just "nerves" wetting the bed is not actually "Normal". If it is a matter of an under developed bladder it may resolve itself as you grow. However, an underlying medical condition could be at the root of the problem. Only you know how often, what age you are, etc and can take proper action, whether telling parents or taking your self to the Doctor.\n\nIf it is an underdeveloped bladder, and you are wetting either just at friends or at home as well sometimes, there are some things you can do. (I have a small bladder and wet the bed occassionally untill I was nearly ten). If at a sleep over, don't drink any liquids four hours before bedtime. This gives you time to make sure most or all of your liquid intake during the day has gotten to your bladder and had a chance to void out by going to the bathroom. If at home don't drink two hours before bedtime. Another tip, (but you may not be able to do this at a sleepover which is why I say the four hour not drinking at the sleepovers) Set an alarm for about midnight or so to wake you up to go to the bathroom. Sometimes sleeping really soundly you won't wake up to go to the bathroom and then wet the bed. Have you ever dreamed you were going to the bathroom and then wokeup to find you wet the bed? I use to. Also, when you spend the night you can use those pullup things under you jammies. I wish I had them when I was a kid. I hope these things help. sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite! :-)
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Try using mayonnaise or saled dressing and covering with a plastic shower cap overnight.  Wash out in the morning. Repete the next night.  Then again in one week.  No harsh chemical or toxins to hurt your child and it really works!
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Okay this is going to sound kind of gross, but if you really want to get rid  of them this is what you do.  Rub some mayonaise into your childs hair right before she goes to bed. Next, put a shower cap on her head so the mayonaise doesn't get all over the place. Keep in the mayonaise over night and wash it out in the morning.  If that doesn't work, you can go to the store and get the medicated treatment shampoo for head lice(I would try that first).  What ever you do, MAKE SURE that you wash ALL bedding, vaccum the floor(shampoo it if posssible), and wash her hair brush(s)(dishwasher is good for this), also wash ALL of the hair ties she has used while She's had lice. To prevent head lice, after she get rid of it, put her hair up in a bun everyday for school. That way it would be almost imposible for her to get it again from another student. Washing everything really does a lot of help.  This also prevents her from getting it again.  Good luck!
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He's probably on it for bed-wetting.  It is an antidepressant, but it's not usually used for that purpose anymore as other drugs have since been developed that are more effective... but it is still used for bedwetting.   Apparently it causes the smooth muscle wall of the bladder to relax so that it can stretch to hold more urine without the need to urinate being as intense.  I took it for bedwetting when I was that age also, it's not 100% perfect, but it does help... although it isn't a cure, it just helps you get through the night when you take it, until your bladder grows enough to keep from wetting the bed on its own.\n\n   Good luck, I hope your nephew is able to grow out of it soon!
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Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. It is extremely common among kids who are under the age of 6, and it can last into the preteen years.\n\nDoctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is considered a natural part of development, and kids eventually grow out of it. Most of the time bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues.\n\nAll the same, bedwetting can be very stressful for families. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friend's house or at camp. Parents often feel helpless to stop it.\n\nThere may not be any way for you to cure your child's bedwetting, but the emotional support and reassurance you provide can help your child feel better until the bedwetting goes away on its own.\n\nHow Common Is Bedwetting?\nPrimary enuresis, the medical name for bedwetting, typically starts when kids are toddlers. It is very common among kids who are 6 years old or younger. About 15% of 6-year-olds wet the bed. And about 5% of 10-year-olds wet the bed.\n\nBedwetting often runs in families: Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well.\n\nCoping With Bedwetting\nBedwetting usually goes away on its own. But until it does, it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child. So it's important that you provide support and positive reinforcement during this process.\n\nIt's a good idea to reassure your child that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up and that it's not going to last forever. It may comfort your child to hear about other family members who also struggled with it when they were young.\n\nYou may want to remind your child to go to the bathroom one final time before bedtime. Some parents try waking their kids in the middle of the night, but most of the time, that doesn't end the bedwetting.\n\nWhen your child wakes with wet sheets, have your child help you change the sheets. Explain that this isn't punishment, but it is a part of the process. It may even help your child feel better knowing that he or she helped out.\n\nWhen to Talk With Your Child's Doctor\nIn rare cases, when bedwetting begins abruptly and is accompanied by other symptoms, it can be a sign of another medical condition, and you may want to talk with your child's doctor.\n\nThe doctor may check for signs of a urinary tract infection, constipation, bladder problems, diabetes, or severe stress.\n\nIt's a good idea to call your doctor if your child suddenly starts wetting the bed after being consistently dry for at least 6 months. You may also want to call the doctor if your child begins to wet his or her pants during the day, starts misbehaving at school or at home, or if your child complains of a burning sensation when he or she goes to the bathroom.\n\nIn the meantime, your support and patience can go a long way in helping your child feel better about the bedwetting. Remember that the long-term outlook is excellent, and in almost all cases, dry days are just ahead.\n\nUpdated and reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD\nDate reviewed: April 2005\nOriginally reviewed by: Sandra G. Hassink, MD, and Steven Dowshen, MD
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Try rubbing alcohol... I have kids it works.
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U have to start a consistant pattern. Start by every morning when the kid wakes up take her right to the potty so they can get used to a routine. Take her to the bathroom with you when you go. When she does use the potty, praise her..u know like (Yay...u pee-pee'd in the potty! youre a big girl now!). Express disappointment when she wets herself or has a bm in her pull-up, and make sure you tell her that she is supposed to use the potty for that. Also have patience.
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Depends on how old she is.\n\nIf she is school aged, you need to talk to the doc. Sometimes there is a medical problem for it.  Sometimes it is has to due with their sleep patterns.  Sometimes it is a result of emotional or physical abuse by someone.\n\nIf she is is younger than school aged, it can be pretty normal.\n\nWhat I would do is set a cut off time for drinking, in our house until they can go through the night without wetting ... we stopped allowing drinks after 6pm.  This gave plenty time for them to empty their bladder completely before bed time.  No drinks at bed time.\n\nPlastic mattress protectors under her sheets will save you a lot of hassle.  Depending on her age, you can have her clean up her mess.  Make her take the sheets off, but them in the wash, clean off the matress, etc.\n\nIf she is a toddler, you can try putting a training potty in her bedroom with a night light next to it.  Maybe she gets disoriented and can't find her way to the bathroom or gets scared.
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The main thing is to keep baby's diaper area clean and dry.  Try to change diapers a little more frequently.  My choice for treatment has always been Balmex.  Zinc oxide is too difficult to get off the skin.\ngood luck ~~
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Try to get him/her in a LUKEWARM bath {just barly warm} let him/her play in it as long as he/she wants to.   Also keep plenty of water based liquids going in to keep from dehydration. Try to keep your child comfy so as not to be too excited or crying too much. Once my son had a bad fever and I didn't have any med. and he had been going to Church and they taught him a scripture and he repeated it over and over about 3 or 4 times and his fever went away....he said."Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world".....from the BIBLE.
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Just a thought on wetting the bed at 8 years old\n\nHas she always done this or did it start out of the blue?\n\nIf it started out of the blue then you must find out what is terrifying her or upsetting her to make her react like this.\n\nSome reasons this can start suddenly are\n\n* Being bullied\n* Being told mummy is pregnant\n* Moving home, school, class\n* Losing a family member or friend\n* Feeling scared & insecure\n* Some form of physical / mental abuse\n\nIf she has always been doing this then letting her sleep in it will only distress her further, it's not her fault it's just something we have to learn & some learn it easier than others.\nPlease don't let her feel degraded over this.\n\nShe may be a heavy sleeper and just doesn't notice she has to go till it's too late
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well its relly good that ur sons sweating coz it helps get rid of the toxins in his body\nif u really wanna get rid of exessive sweat then make him drink at least 2-3 litres of water that way the toxins will get excreted thru his urine. also u can give him some mint leaves dipped in cold water in the morning this will cool down his body temperature\nALL THE BEST
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/adult-bed-wetting/AN00688\nCheck out this website...\nYes he definately needs to see a doctor!