bedwetting in children in the age group of 3 to 7.What is the solution?
613204
Definitely talk to your child's doctor about it, and ask about trying one of those bed-wetting alarms. We had the same problem and followed the doctor's instructions to the letter. We used the alarm, plus no fluids after 6pm (two hours before bedtime), and if the child has an accident and the alarm goes off, it is the child's responsibility to get up, finish going to the bathroom if needed, then to wash off, change pajamas, change bedding, and reset the alarm. The idea was to give the child a sense of control, and it worked great. Our child was dry within a few months.
237635
Your main concern is sun exposure, aside from drowning, that is. Use a pediatric approved sunblock and use a floatation device, since the little one will be slippery!\n\nAge is irrelevent.
946899
Unfortuantely I don't think there are any EASY solutions.  I'm 29 years old, male, and have basically the same problem.  In childhood, until I was about 12 years old, I used to do this every night.  Since then it only happens occasionally, but still often enough to be really frustrating.  Like you, I never do it in the daytime even if I sleep for several hours at a time, and I also notice that it is more likely to happen on nights when I am very tired, depressed, or under stress.\n\n   Since this has happened all your life, you probably don't have any serious medical problems taht will be a threat to your long-term health.  I have been tested for about everything imaginable and there is nothing seriously wrong with me.  Basically, I'm told it happens because my urinary bladder is smaller than normal for an adult, and because I sometimes sleep too soundly to know when my bladder is full and wake up to use the toilet -- especially when I am really tired or stressed.\n\n   I don't know what else to suggest to you except to hang in there -- this happens to a lot more young adults than you would think!  If I'm traveling and need to be very careful not to wet the bed on a particular night, I've found that by setting an alarm clock for 2 hours after I go to sleep, and getting up to urinate at that point whether my bladder feels full or not, I can make sure that I don't wet the bed on that particular night.  I don't do this every night, though, because it interrupts my sleep too much, but that can at least keep it from happening in a place where it would be really embarrassing.\n\n   I hope this is helpful.  If you would like to talk more, please feel free to write to me using the e-mail address in my profile, and I would be happy to share more of my experiences with you.
677821
Are you disciplining him?  You have every right to even if he's not your blood son - he is with you the majority of time and his real mother is barely in the picture.  Part of it is also his age.  His bedwetting is a nuisance, but could be triggered by stress in his life (confused, mom isn't around, etc) and 4 years old isn't THAT old to have bed wetting accidents.  However, if he is cursing and disrespecting you, you need to put your foot down.  Having dad do it when he happens to be home won't do anything because the kid needs to be punished right after his actions, not days later.  I don't mean beat him, but give his butt a whack so he feels it, that will surprise him and he might straighten up (worked for me and my siblings growing up!)....and don't be disrespectful back to him because you are only fueling the fire.  Good luck!
336489
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!
1073130
sharting.. LMMFAO!!!  and no one gets it. \n\nwhat i dont understand is why its in the preschool category instead of homework help!
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Note, if any suggested solutions from anyone puts the child in more pain, that's not obviously a temporary push, stop immediately and consult a medical professional, preferably a pediatrician, or similarly skilled practitioner.\n\nI think ghostin007 means Castor Oil, which is very different than Castrol... Yes that works, but has a foul taste. Fruit that's juicy and fresh is often the most gentle approach, aside from [warm] water. Offer water, it'll help if the child will accept it, they may not if they've only gotten milk.\n\nIf it's not a blockage and is simply due to the digestive muscles squeezing uncomfortably, some solid food, like banana, or rice cereal, can help. Obviously it should be soft enough for the child to chew without strain on them.\n\nNursing of course can help. \n\nThere are also over the counter medications that work. If you're unsure ask the pharmacist.\n\nAlso note, that if the child isn't in any discomfort and simply isn't having bowel movements, don't be concerned, some children near that age can go a week and be fine. It's because they using every last ounce of milk for growth so none is making it out... The bacteria they only get when older helps them digest, and this'll slow bowel movements considerably for a while before becoming regular again.\n\nAs long as the child is alert to its enviroment, energetic, and happy it is healthy. If not consult a professional.
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Well, first of all, her bladder most likely is not fully developed and so it's not her fault.  So, please don't traumatize your child by yelling at her about it.  Just comfort her and deal with the issue.  Here are a few things that can help your child, but will not make her bladder develop any faster:  \n1. get a plasic mattress cover on the bed.  This makes it very uncomfortable when she pees it and thus she'll really try hard to get up when she's gotta go.\n2.  Don't load her down with drinks before for bedtime.  Give her at least one to one and a half hours before bed in which she isn't drinking.  Also, make sure she goes before going to bed.\n3.  When all else fails, get some Pullups for the girl so you don't have such a mess.  She should only wear them to bed though.\n\nHope this helps...
768676
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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Don't have him drink a lot before bedtime. A single 8-ounce cup is usually ok, but check with your doctor. The physician may tell you not to give your child drinks with caffeine. \nWake him at night to go to the bathroom if he is not able to get up on his own. Although this will help him stop wetting the bed, it will not end bed wetting. \nTry a "moisture alarm." This is a small alarm that your child can wear to bed. When she starts to wet the bed, the alarm goes off. Many children can stop wetting the bed if they use the alarm for at least three months. \nYou may want to use a calendar to keep track of your child's wet and dry nights. \nAsk your doctor about medicines that may help. \nDisposable underpants are available for short-term prevention
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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! :-)
1060572
Try oil, water and colored sand. It is not a third liquid, but it should be good enough for the kids!
361436
Are you kidding me? Short sheet their bed. Or here's this one. if it's a girl, put saran wrap (clear or it's visible otherwise) on the toilet after you lift up the seat. Put down the seat and then when they whiz, it squirts on them. LOL! Also, empty a paper shredder into their bed, or put ice chips in their pillow, or put hair dying solution in their shampoo. Put their underwear on a flagpole and raise it... -submitted by a 5th grader.
1035992
Boys usally take longer to potty-train than girls.  My brother is 8 and still wets the bed at night, but I was completely trained by 2.  What really helped my brother for the daytime was a combination of rewards and reminders.  Give him a reward (something small like a sticker or a spoonful of honey should be fine) and rimind him a lot to "check and see."  Good luck.
288727
No problem,she just needs deodorant,try secret or teen spirit.My 13 year old had that problem,I remember thinking "She's not supposed to be stinky at 7."But yes, deodorant is the solution.
656680
That's an interesting concept.  To be fair, we should also use it on everyone.  Since children have problems with incontinence, they would be killed, saving the wet patch on the bus seat.  They'd never have the problem as adults, since they'd be dead.  Does this make more sense?
662002
You know, when a normally potty trained kid starts wetting himself, that could be a real signal of distress or anxiety.  Does he go to daycare or anything like that?  Has something changed?  Really think about it.  When my son was very young he did something similar.  Later I found out that his nutty babysitter was treating him really badly when I left him with her.  Of course, I got him away from her as fast as I could, and the potty problem immediately stopped.  I have always felt so bad about that.