Bed time potty training

Vicky - posted on 01/13/2009

That does make sense. I do leave the hall way light on during the night anyway. I think the main problem is that he's such a heavy sleeper. He just doesn't wake up. Not even when he's done his business. My mom had to use a porta potty with my sister so it might be worth me getting one. I had actually thought of that before.

Thank you.

Samantha - posted on 01/13/2009

My son is 5 and 98% dry now but it did take time. Looked into all sorts from bed wetting alarms, lifting etc. Tbh they don't really consider treatment at the age of 5 because at this age it is perfectly normal. He is now 98% dry and that is a result of no drinks after 5, toilet visit before bed but most important was a porta loo and night light. Since introducing this he has been fine and I now think it was just a fear of going to the toilet in the middle of the night. Good luck

Vicky - posted on 01/13/2009

Wow ok thank you. I'll look in to that tomorrow as I'm taking him to the doctors anyway.

Vicky - posted on 01/13/2009

Wow ok thank you. I'll look in to that tomorrow as I'm taking him to the doctors anyway.

User - posted on 01/13/2009

I have heard that some kids have somthing goofy in their spinal alligment that causes them to wet the bed and a visit to the chiropractor could do it.  I haven't tried that, but have heard several friends say that it worked for their kids.

Vicky - posted on 01/13/2009

Thank you I'm willing to try anything. It's quite a scary thought knowing that this could last another 9 odd years. I really didn't know that. That's a really good idea with hiding a pull up in his sleeping bag. I'm going to keep that in mind.

Devonne - posted on 01/13/2009

This was a difficult struggle for us. But, this can be a normal condition for some kids. My son had this problem every night until he was almost 13. We went to the doctor when he was your son's age, which I recommend. Nothing was wrong. They had suggestions (no soda, nothing to drink for two hours before bed, etc.) sleep alarms (which he slept through - only one in the house who did, I might add) waking him a couple hours after he fell asleep to try to pee (that was tough and didn't work) and even pills. Nothing worked. I was told that many boys have this problem past 16 and even into adult-hood. Which scared me! But, as puberty hit, he began to have dry nights more and more often. Within the year, he was dry every night. This was difficult for him emotionally, so it is important to let them know it is not their fault. I don't think the puberty thing was a coincidence. Staying dry is a result of hormones released when we sleep. Sleepovers were difficult. If your son still struggles when he gets older, I suggest hiding a pullup in the bottom of his sleeping bag so he can slip it on at night and slip it back off in the morning when he wakes up. No one the wiser.

Vicky - posted on 01/13/2009

I think all kids are just different when it comes to this sort of thing. Any advice is helpful at the moment.

Claire - posted on 01/13/2009

my daughter is nearly 5 years onld and she was fully trained at the age of two, i promised myself i wasnt going to use training nappies as one minute they are allowed to do it in them and the next they aint, so i put underwear on her from day 1 and never went back, she had 1 wet night and after that she was fine, i bought a waterproof sheet. i dont no if boys really are any different but i heard they are?

Vicky - posted on 01/12/2009

I have basically been doing that, cutting down the amount he drinks in the evening. My family looks down on me, as if it's my fault he still has accidents. It's a confidence boost knowing I'm not the only one he's having too/ had to go through this. I've been going on with this for about 5-6 months so hopfully he'll grow out of it soon.

Thank you for your advice. :D

Sherri - posted on 01/12/2009

my nepheew had a similar problem untill we  made his last glass of fluid with supper which was about 2 hours before bed time. we had him go before bed and  got him up twice through the night after about a month we just let him sleep through the night  he's been almost accident free for a year since his accident that he had between then and now was becvause he was sick othe than that its been smooth sailing.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm - posted on 01/12/2009

restrict his liquid intake from about an hour before bed time and have him go to the bathroom before he goes to bed....still wake him up during the night.....my brother had this problem when he was younger....they just have to out grow it....just make sure your not making a huge deal about it and allow him to wear pull-ups as long as he needs to....good luck!