Children often outgrow bedwetting as they age, but it can negatively affect their self-esteem while it lasts. The child might feel awkward and embarrassed and shy away from social activities such as slumber parties and camping sessions.
It is the responsibility of the parents to reassure their child that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up, which will eventually pass. It is very important to hold your cool no matter how flustered you might feel about the extra washing.You can help your child stop wetting the bed with some easy and simple tips.
* Encourage Bladder Exercises to Enhance Bladder CapacityBladder exercises help stretch the muscle that controls the release of urine from the bladder and increase bladder capacity. Muscle-strengthening and bladder-stretching exercises are considered good for bladder control.
* A Bedwetting Alarm is an Effective ToolElectronic bedwetting alarms detect wetness and trigger an alarm if the child starts to pee. The alarm is designed to wake the child as soon as the very first drops of urine come out.This way, the child can stop the urine flow and then go to the toilet on their own or with the help of their parents. Over time, the child should learn to wake up whenever their bladder gets too full before the alarm goes off.
* Suo Quan, a Chinese Herbal Medicine Might WorkSuo Quan is widely used to treat frequent urination, enuresis, and other diseases caused by kidney deficiency. Suo Quan is a mixture of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., Dioscorea opposita Thunb., and Radix Linderae, prepared at a ratio of 1:1:1, and is used to warm the kidneys and expel cold while relieving frequent urination by stopping leakage.
* Give Your Child Cranberry JuiceThis remedy is effective if bedwetting is due to urinary infection. Consult with your child’s doctor and then give your child a ½ cup of cranberry juice three times a day.Cranberry juice is good for the bladder and urinary tract. It is highly recommended for children with bedwetting problems.