My 6yr old is still in pull ups at night.

Shannon - posted on 12/04/2010

Oh and my kids Pediatrician says age 6 is when they should be tested or checked out for any issues but he still has not done so with my son who is now 7. Though his next appointment I am going to push him to.

Shannon - posted on 12/04/2010

Stop drinks at least an hour before bed. Have her go to the bathroom every half hour for at least 2 hours before bed, it will help her empty out her bladder. If that doesn't work then push her doctor to see if there is anything wrong. I know what you are going through, my son is 7 and still wets the bed. I use good nights or underjams and sometimes he goes through them as well but it has more to do with drinks before bed I think. I put plastic on his mattress and just wash his bedding when it goes through.

Karen - posted on 12/04/2010

It will be alright I went through the samething with my kids they are in there 20's now mine were a little older when they stopped. Please don't get angry with the daughter it is not her fault, and she can't help it she will stop eventually.

Leanne - posted on 11/27/2010

my daughter has just stopped wetting the bed at 5 1/2 we found that it helped to stop her drinks at least an hour before bed time then take her to the toilet about 2-3 hours after she goes to bed we carry her if needs be, but she will usually have a wee even if shes asleep, then just put her back in bed. we have had 1 or two accidents but thats all

Karen - posted on 11/24/2010

Make sure you have provide the Doctor with medical/family history as it is thought to be an inherited condition. Almost all children outgrow their bed-wetting habit. As they mature, their muscles become stronger and their bladder capacity increases. They tend to sleep less deeply and to become more sensitive to messages the bladder sends to the brain. There are two approaches to treatment: Medical or Behavioral. As a Family Therapist I don't generally recommend this unless all behavioral modification suggestions have been exhausted. The medical treatment usually consists of the use of one of two drugs-Imipramine or Desmopressin acetate. The one I personally used for my 12 year old with great success was Desmoprssin in the form of a nasal spray. Behavioral treatment is said to be safer and takes longer: Recommendations: 1-food/drink restriction 2-night waking 3-moisture alarms 4-hypnosis or Neuro Linguistic Programming therapy. Good Luck Got a question? Ask Johnson and Johnson http://askthejohnsons.FanBridge.com/fan_...

Stacey - posted on 11/18/2010

Thanks everyone for the advise. I will try the suggestions you all left.

Jade - posted on 11/18/2010

my cousin was the same way he wet the bed until he was 7-8 and my aunt went to the doctors to figure out what the problem was. the doctor had told her that bed wetting is hereditary then to find out that his father was also a bed wetter until the age of 6. i was also just reading in on some bowen therapy wich is a non invasive therapy safe for pregnant women,babies and children.and it is supposed to stop the bed wetting.

Jenn - posted on 11/17/2010

There are so many factors that can cause a child to wet the bed even as they age. Things like: Delayed growth, A small bladder, Deep sleeping and Emotional or social factors. Your child needs to learn that it's not the end if the world if this happens. She is not the only one in the world who does this. Help your child learn to understand that controlling her bladder will get easier as she gets older. Some things that you can try are: Limiting caffeine from chocolate or colas (caffeine is a diuretic), Give most fluids during the morning and afternoon and also, have her use the toilet several times before she goes to bed. One very important thing is make sure she knows you're not upset with her for wetting the bed. Even if she has an accident, tell her it's alright. Praise her when she stays dry as well.

Schyla - posted on 11/16/2010

My Pediatrician said that bed wetting is perfectly normal till around 8 we use cloth on our girls (age 3 and 5) and since switching to the cloth with a PUL outer we've had less accidents since they fill it better that way and it's not comfortable they will wake up and use the potty they do sell over night pull up style cloth as well and in the long run they are much more cost effective as you don't have to buy a bag every couple of weeks instead you buy them and wash as needed. My three year old might have 1 accident a month while my 5 year old still wakes up drenched. but I do know they have pills that sometimes work but Our doctor said until she's at least 7 or 8 he won't prescribe it for her.

Dora - posted on 11/16/2010

I would get a second opinion. She may have a small bladder or an immature bladder. My cousins son has an immature bladder.

Trisha - posted on 11/14/2010

Okay, I'm not sure about how to get it, but when I was 9, my parents finally had enough of wet sheets in the morning (I was a deep sleeper). They got some sort of pad thing to put under my bottom half as I slept and if A drop of wetness got on it, an alarm would go off. Yes, it may lead to a few nights or more of lost sleep because of an alarm going off, but trust me, in the end, it WILL be easier and better for everyone!! I was much more happier, as also were my parents, in the morning when I was dry :). Don't wait til she's any older, plz.