How can I help my child?
Parenting is hard – it can be very frustrating when you can’t seem to make your child’s problems better.
Bedwetting does not need to be one of these problems.
Bedwetting is common but treatable from the age of five years old.
Treatment is available
Treating bedwetting is a combined effort; with your help, your child can understand the causes and what can be done about their bedwetting. There are medical treatments available to treat bedwetting. Your child’s doctor or nurse can explain how each treatment works and help choose the treatment that’s best for your child.
Remember to be honest
It is also important to be honest with your child’s doctor or nurse. Describe how the condition is affecting your child and your family. This will help find the best treatment for your child. Remember to mention what you have already tried with your child. This will ensure your child’s doctor or nurse knows you’ve done all you can. If you are unsure about how to speak to your child’s doctor or nurse, click below for the patient discussion guide. This will help prepare you for the appointment.
If you have specific questions or concerns, talk to your child's doctor, school nurse, health visitor or pharmacist.
Bladder and Bowel UK offer a confidential helpline. If you would like to speak to someone, email: bbuk@disabledliving.co.uk or phone: +44 (0)161 214 4591. You can also visit this website for more information: www.bbuk.org.uk/children-young-people/children-resources.
Support, information and resources are also available from ERIC, The Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity: www.eric.org.uk and their freephone helpline: +44 (0)808 169 9949
This website is intended for UK residents only.
Job code: UK-MN-2300010 I Date of preparation: June 2023