2006-08-10 05:54:35 · 16 answers · asked by Christine K 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
See a doctor immediately to make sure it's not a physical problem.
2006-08-10 05:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by nava_clue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He does not wet the bed on purpose. It is a sleep problem that he will eventually outgrow. He probably sleeps very soundly. My son wet the bed until he was about 12 yrs old. Do not scold him or berate him over it. Try to get him up at certain times throughout the night to go to the bathroom. This will establish a habit of getting up at these times and in turn reduce the number of occurrences. Also, you might have him help change the bedding when he does wet - but again, don't make a big issue of it. I know bed wetting is frustrating, but in time his body will recognize the signals and will wake him up to go. One other thing, try to limit his liquid intake for an hour or two prior to going to bed and avoid drinks with caffeine.
2006-08-10 06:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by sloop_sailor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too had a daughter that wet the bed until she was a big girl, way too old for wetting the bed. I know this sounds wierd but we took her to the Doctor thinking there might be a medical problem and sure enough, the Doctor told us she should have her tonsil's removed. She had always had bouts of tonsilitis since she was very young anyway. We had her tonsils removed and believe it or not she stopped wetting the bed.
Good Luck
2006-08-10 06:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by icu2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew is 10 and still does. It is not a behavoiral problem for him and he is definately potty trained. He is a VERY VERY deep sleeper (to the point of sleep walking and all) and cannot wake up becauses he doesn't feel the sensation to use the bathroom. He then wets the bed unknowingly. My sister gave him this prescribed medicine that dehydrated him before falling asleep so he wouldn't need to pee during the night. It worked fairly well- ask you pediatrician about this.
2006-08-10 06:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe you're asking this question on the net! as a GM with a 9 y/o who is experiencing one of the most common maladies,
GO SEE A PROFESSIONAL!!!
ps; of course you might live next door to Sponge Bob and Patrick. In which case I apologize for my comment above.
2006-08-10 06:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitly suggest to his mother that she take him to see his pediatrician. It is possible that the child has a medical condition that could be causing this to happen. It could also be a mental disturbance or a result from abuse (worst case senario). But a trip to the good doctor is a brilliant idea in this case.
2006-08-10 06:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Gi-Gi Roxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a couple of different things ,first check with your doctor beacuse it could be a medical problem second, limit fluids after say 7 p m third ,consult a physcoligist cause it could be fear based,fourth,set the alarm for a few hours after he goes to bed and get him in the habit of going to the bathroom in the middle of the night
2006-08-10 06:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by jeanette98070 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't let him drink fluids after a certain time, get him a monitor, wake him up to go potty in the middle of the night, use a depends. DO NOT DISIPLINE HIM OR PUNISH HIM.
his body has grown faster than his bladder, and he will out grow it eventually. he may also need medical help.
2006-08-10 06:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by having his mom take him to the doctor. Lots of older kids have this problem. It's called enuresis; it is medical and can be corrected.
If it isn't medical, then he needs counseling as it can also be an anxiety reaction.
2006-08-10 06:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by mynx326 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him 2 the Dr.
2006-08-10 05:59:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋