Saying goodbye to nappies is a big milestone for your child. However, while some children stay dry during the day and night after being potty trained – or only experience the odd accident now and then – a small percentage of children suffer urinary incontinence long after being toilet-trained.

It is typical for children under three to lack full bladder control. As children grow older, they gain control of their bladder. Enuresis (urinary incontinence) occurs when a child is old enough to regulate their bladder and wets themselves. Enuresis can occur at any time of day or night. Enuresis can be frustrating. However, it is critical to be patient and remember that it is not your child’s fault. There are numerous strategies to treat enuresis and assist your child.

There are four types of enuresis. A child may have one or more of these types:

Many children get enuresis on occasion. Some children may take longer than others to learn to manage their bladder. Girls frequently have better bladder control than boys. As a result, girls are diagnosed with enuresis earlier than boys. Girls as young as five years old can be diagnosed. Boys are not diagnosed until they are at least six years old.

There are numerous reasons for enuresis. However, one or more of the following factors could be one of the possible causes:

Treatment is determined by what is causing your child’s bladder problems. Changes in bladder and bowel patterns, moisture alarms at night, and medication are common methods for treating enuresis in children.

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