How can i help my child stop wetting the bed?
A laid-back attitude is key, so whatever you do, try not to scold or punish your preschooler for wetting the bed. You don’t want to make him feel bad about something he can’t control. Almost half of all children still wet the bed at the age of three. Most experts consider bed-wetting normal until the age of six. Nighttime dryness is a tricky skill for a child to master, since it depends on his bladder being able to hold urine for an extended period of time. And if your child is a deep sleeper, the process is even more difficult because he hasn’t yet learned to wake himself up and head for the potty or toilet when his bladder feels full. To find out if he’s ready for nighttime training, check his nappy or training pants every morning to see whether he’s stayed dry all night long. When he’s managed to wake up dry for at least several nights in a row, start letting him sleep in his underwear. Tell him it’s an experiment to see if it works, and give it a week or two. Your son will need to
