My husband thinks this is ridiculous and that I shouldn´t be giving him a big chocolate milk drink at night . do you think that´s the problem?... or is my husband the problem!!!
2007-09-17 02:23:38 · 17 answers · asked by maya 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Its the drink before bed. Cut that out, and you should start seeing results. Good luck.
2007-09-17 02:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You husband is right. Why do you think he might be the problem just because he has the common sense to realize that a full bladder at bed time is not a good idea for a child that wets the bed?
You shouldn't be giving your son a big drink of anything at night while he still has a bed wetting problem, much less a sugary drink that can lead to tooth decay and obesity when given right before bed.
2007-09-17 02:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by Clare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are conditions in children where the bladder is still not big enough to hold urine all night. This can go on for several years. You might want to give the chocolate milk earlier, and stop water close to bedtime, however this condition is often inherited and making a big deal out of it will not cure the problem...and only cause him to be more insecure...so, go easy...do your best...and if unsure...check with a doctor. A diaper is really a dressing that prevents having to change sheets and underwear and allows the child to get full rest. (As well as the parents) Try not to make him feel badly about this dilemma. If he want to be a big boy, let him wear his underwear over the diaper.
I bet he is adorable and this problem is no reflection on the parents unless they get so upset that it disturbs the child and causes anxiety. NV the Ancient One.
2007-09-17 02:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by NITA E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a problem and you could cause your son to be obese ,have childhood diabetes,and have tooth decay as well .
Nothing but water if he needs a drink after brushing his teeth before bedtime and then you or your husband are going to have to get him up every 5 hours and walk him to the bathroom at night until he can do it himself .
Kids that old still using diapers end up very needy , with low self esteem,and spoiled. It could cause a problem in your marriage as well if you husband thinks your turning your son into a creme puff.
2007-09-17 02:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by utopia264 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...... you shouldnt give him drinks before bed, maybe after dinnertime and bathtime give him a drink of milk, chocolate milk isnt the best at bedtime... if you have to give him choc milk.... if its a mix one just put a little bit of choc powder in.
giving drinks late at night doesnt help as he will need to go through the night... he could be a deep sleeper and not wake up when needing the toilet and plus... all children develop differently... some earlier than others and some later than others. Just cut the drink down and be patient with him.
2007-09-17 03:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by mybabyefe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should not be having a "big chocolate milk" drink before bed. Maybe a sippy cup with some water on his table or dresser to sip on if he gets thirsty. Do you want your child to have rotten teeth. Milk sits in the mouth decaying teeth through the night. Your husband is absolutely right on this one.
2007-09-17 02:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by Wishmaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 5 ( last March) and is in total control during the day. At night however, she needs "night time panties" (pull ups). I spoke to my Doctor about this and she told me that is likely hormonal.... the gland that concentrates urine is not kicking in yet... and that 5% of all five year olds experience this. Try limiting his fluid intake at night but if things are still wet everymorning... talk to your son's doctor as I did and get the facts for your husband! Good luck!!
I think the night time pull ups might be more encouraging to your son instead of the diapers... as he could take them off as soon as he gets up in the morning and he can put them on when he is getting ready for bed at night too... I think this might be better for his self esteem!!
2007-09-17 02:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by stephanie p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something else. . my almost 5 yr old son goes to bed with a drink every night (and has since he was born) and hasnt wet the bed since he was 18 months old. where as my friends son is 14 yrs old and wets the bed because he cant tell when his bladder is full and it doesnt wake him up. try cutting out the sippy cup at night and waking him up on a routine to go potty.. (about 2 hours after he goes to bed) and see if that helps. if not then i would talk to your pediatrition about it.!
2007-09-17 02:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by koda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter just turned 7 2 weeks ago and she STILL wears a pull-up at night. She sleeps like a rock. I don't give her anything to drink an hour before bed and I make sure she goes to the bathroom before she lays down. If she does drink something before bed then I make sure I go wake her up before I go to sleep at night (or at least 2-3 hours after she has gone to bed) and take her to the bathroom. W/ all of that, she usually has dry nights. I also made her a "dry night" chart because for a while I thought maybe she was just being lazy and not getting out of the bed. For every 10 dry nights I got her a prize (usually something small like from the dollar store). When I started waking her up myself to take her is when I realized she was not being lazy and she is just too heavy of a sleeper (she does not even wake up when I get her out of the bed and walk her to the bathroom, nor does she remember any of it in the morning). I would stop giving him anything to drink at least an hour before bed and make sure he at least tries to go before getting in bed. You could also set your alarm every few hours to wake him and take him yourself so that his body will adjust to waking on its own to go. Good Luck!
2007-09-17 03:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by Summer Days 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son is almost 8 and if he drinks alot before bed i know to get out a pull up. he still wets the bed a few nights a week. its the drink.
2007-09-17 02:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by anne d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋