Is it normal for a 9 year old to wet the bed every night?
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Is it normal for a 9 year old to wet the bed every night?
Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn’t a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing nighttime bladder control. If bed-wetting continues, treat the problem with patience and understanding. Lifestyle changes, bladder training, moisture alarms and sometimes medication may help reduce bed-wetting.
How do I get my 9 year old to stop wetting the bed?
How to stop bedwetting
- Shift times for drinking.
- Schedule bathroom breaks.
- Be encouraging and positive.
- Eliminate bladder irritants.
- Avoid thirst overload.
- Constipation may be a factor.
- Don’t wake children up to urinate.
- An earlier bedtime.
Why does a 9 year old boy pee the bed?
Bedwetting causes Some children have small bladders or don’t produce enough of a hormone (vasopressin) that reduces urine production during sleep. Bedwetting can be triggered by stress and by changes in the family, even positive ones, like a new baby or a different bedtime schedule over vacation.
How do I get my 10 year old to stop wetting the bed?
Some bed-wetting treatments include:
- Encouraging a child to pee before bedtime.
- Restricting a child’s fluid intake before bed.
- Covering the mattress with plastic.
- Bed-wetting alarms.
- Bladder stretching exercises that may increase how much urine the bladder can hold.
- Medications.
At what age should my child stop wetting the bed?
Ideally, a child should stop wetting the bed by ages 6-7. However, about 10\% of children over the age of 7 are still learning how to control their bladder, and the problem is 2-3 times more common in boys than in girls. For most kids, this is not a serious health issue, and they will usually outgrow it with time.
Should I wake my child up at night to pee?
Don’t wake your child up to pee when you go to bed. It doesn’t help with bedwetting and will just disrupt your child’s sleep. When your child wets the bed, help them wash well in the morning so that there is no smell.
Why is my 10 year old suddenly wetting the bed?
Bedwetting that begins suddenly or happens with other symptoms can be a sign of another medical condition, so talk with your doctor. The doctor may check for signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), constipation, bladder problems, diabetes, or severe stress.