hi there just a quick question... i have a 6 year old son who still wets the bed.... he was fully potty trained (yes including at night) then my husband went to Iraq but has been back for almost a year now.... he started to wet the bed again when my husband was overseas and has not quit. he does it on a nightly bases any suggestions?
2007-03-28 15:10:58 · 15 answers · asked by just me 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
DEAR
PRETTY PLEASE READ THIS IT MIGHT HE YOU OUT OK
(1ST) HE IS SO SCARED HIS FATHER IS NOT COMING HOME OK
(2ND) HIS LITTLE BLADDER IS NOT FULLY GROWN YET OK IT IS STILL GROWING UP ON HIM OK.
(3RD) LET HIM KNOW THAT HIS DAD IS COMING BACK OK
(4TH) HE IS HAVING REALLY BAD DREAMS ABOUT THIS OK
(5TH) PUT HIM IN THE BED WITH YOU UNTIL HIS FATHER GETS HOME AND SEE IF THE BED WETTING STOPS OK AND ALSO READ HIM A STORY AT NIGHT TIME TO GET HIS LITTLE MIND OFF OF THIS OK
TAKE CARE WITH MY LOVE FOR BOTH OF YOU OK ALL I ASK IS YOU TRY IT FOR (1) WEEK TO SEE IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN HIM ARE NOT OK.
2007-03-28 15:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get him talking openly and honestly about Iraq and your husband's service. He's wetting the bed because he's either afraid of Daddy leaving again or he's afraid of Daddy. The latter may seem absurd but think about it, there have been numerous stories on TV about the violence in Iraq and how it's affected those who have fought there. It's unlikely that you've prevented him from seeing all of them.
I realize he's only six, but I'm sure you've noticed by now that young kids hear and repeat ALOT of things in their lives and develop fears about things they can't completely understand.
Have a talk with him while he sits on Dad's lap. For the next several months Dad should hug him EVERY DAY and tell him EVERY DAY that he is loved very much and that everything will be okay.
Because in the end, everything will be okay.
2007-03-28 22:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by BOOM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My 9 yr old stepson still wets the bed. He has had a pretty hard life. I don't want to go into that here, but I'll tell you what we've always done. First, cut out liquids 2-3 hours before bedtime. Also, wake him up around midnight or whenever you go to bed. He'll probably sleepwalk to the bathroom, but that's okay, as long as he makes it there. And, make him wash and change his sheets and blankets when he does have an accident. Hope this helps. Good luck to you.
2007-03-28 22:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by cilsavon 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pull ups... some children wet the bed all the way up to about 11 years old, but usually not nightly. restrict water after a certain time, and pee right before bed. If you really want to ... wake him up in the middle of the night to go pee.
2007-03-28 22:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by lulubelle55555 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a medical problem, for which there are pills that can help the kid. It's not his fault, as some children's systems have difficulty kicking in the inner signals when they should. Also he may be subconsciously worried about his Dad having been in Iraq! I'd go see the doctor and get him some help! He is overwhelmed with something beyond his control, but see a professional! He'll be okay after awhile! Good luck!
2007-03-28 22:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't have him drink anything a couple of hours before bed. Besides that there is nothing you can do. He will grow out of it... It is embarrising for him so make him feel alright.. Also you can have him set his alarm clock for 3 in the morning have have him get up than and go to the restroom.. good luck
2007-04-01 16:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously your son was affected by his Daddy being away from him for a while and he knows he was at war. Is he still worrying that his daddy is going to go away again? Have you both spoken to him about this? also try to restrict his fluid intake for about the 2hrs before he goes to bed as it could also be a bladder weakness thing.
2007-03-29 09:46:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't have him drink anything a couple of hours before bed. Besides that there is nothing you can do. That runs in my family and I rember my mom being so understanding.. He will grow out of it... It is embarrising for him so make him feel alright.. Also you can have him set his alarm clock for 3 in the morning have have him get up than and go to the restroom.. good luck
2007-03-28 22:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by lrios1229 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the trama of Dad going to war is huge for kids(as well as on you). Be as understanding as you can. Your son likely worried about Dad. Is Dad able to talk to him or write letters. Your son wants to know Dad is okay.
"good nights" underpants work for my 5 year old
2007-03-28 23:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by mommyof 3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The boy will eventually grow out of wedding the bed its different for everybody just make sure you have a plastic cover over his bed and make sure he doesnt drink anything before he goes to bed
2007-03-28 22:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by jake S 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋