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For years, many explanations have been given to explain why bedwetting occurs. Little reliable research and consistent data is currently available to support any single cause for bedwetting. There are several common theories that are still considered to be potential causes. But most likely there are several factors that cause a child to wet at night, and each child may have … [Read more...] about Common causes of bedwetting

There is no magic age for determining when bedwetting is a problem. Many refer to 6-7 years of age as when a parent needs to address the problem. This age does correlate with when most bedwetting stops, and child concerns begin to mount. But this is not an age that makes bedwetting a medical concern.   If you are motivated, you can start to correct the wetting before it … [Read more...] about What is the right age to address bedwetting?

Being wet at night is not a problem in and of itself. The frequency or amount of wetness also does not indicate whether there is a problem. Children that wet a few nights a week and those that only wet small amounts are still bedwetters. Those that always wet at night (primary nocturnal enuresis), and those that develop new bedwetting (secondary nocturnal enuresis) are both … [Read more...] about When is bedwetting a problem?

These are some important bedwetting facts.   The Facts: Millions of children all over the world bed wet. The number of children who wet at night is increasing. Over 7 million children in the U.S. experience bedwetting. 2/3 of kids who wet at night are boys. 10-33% of 5-6 year olds bed wet. … [Read more...] about Bedwetting facts