| MYTH: |
Bedwetting is a behavioural problem. |
| TRUTH: |
Bedwetting is not a learning problem or a behavioural problem. Children who wet the bed do not do it on purpose; it is neither their fault nor the parents, it is just simply something that happens. |
| MYTH: |
It’s a serious problem. |
| TRUTH: |
There are many children who wet the bed. Often their bladders just haven't grown as fast as the rest of their bodies. There are lots of reasons why children wet the bed. Most of them are nothing to worry about at all. |
| MYTH: |
There is a cure for bedwetting. |
| TRUTH: |
There is no one cure for bedwetting but there are things that can help you cope. These include absorbent Sleepwear such as DryNites®, waking your child during the night, the enuresis alarm, and reward schemes. For more extreme cases you can seek advice from your healthcare professional who may be able to prescribe suitable medication for the short term. It is important as with all conditions like bedwetting not to ignore or overlook the emotional well being of the child. |
| MYTH: |
It's the parent's fault. |
| TRUTH: |
Bedwetting is no-one's fault. There are many causes and reasons but very few can be influenced by either parent or child. |
