Bed Wetting Chronicles - Convert an Epic to a Short Story

It's often said there are no training wheels for parenthood, an nowhere is that more true than in the case of dealing with bedwetting. Every child is unique and what appears to stem the nightly showers in one child has no effect on another. Even so there are a few myths that bear dispelling, to help you on you way.

A) Don't Give Them Water after Dark - nothing could be further from the truth. In fact a moderate intake of water helps to stretch out the bladder, which is is crucial for getting over night time bed wetting. Clearly a jugful is not the right dosage right after dinner, but a glassful ofwater will help to settle the digestion and provide a good night's sleep.

B) Preempt Bedwetting by Carrying them to the Bathroom in the Night - while this sounds like a good idea, and does in fact help to keep your sheets clean in the short run, it actually has a reverse effect on stopping bedwetting. The child gets used to being carried, and does not learn to dial into the urination sensation.

C) Use a diaper so your Child won't be Embarrassed - you do want to spare your child awkwardness, however diapers, like the above air-freighting of the child negatively impact sensation and prolong the bedwetting phase.

D) Set a Night Time Urination Alarm - this is an extreme step suggested by some doctors, when there is no progress, however unless you have your back to the wall, don't try this, it'll only develop a new bad habit which will be even harder to get rid of.

Mom's spend a lot of time exchaning notes with one another to figure out how each of them overcame the bedwetting obstacle. In fact, in some cases when their child is older, mom's hide the fact that toilet training is still underway for the child and needs to continue for a few months more. Don't be embarrassed about something which is perfectly natural, does not reflect poorly on your child, and is most importantly not his fault. And absolutely don't take yor frustration out on him.

To help your child overcome bedwetting, the best thing you can do is invest in a large rubber sheet, provide an illuminated path to the potty seat, and a supportive family environment. Persistence and patience will ensure that before you know it your bedwetting journey will be a thing of the past, and you can look forward to tackling your next parenting challenge.