Today there are many parents who are dealing with the issue of child bed wetting. While many kids rarely wet the bed after age three, in some cases child bed wetting occurs in 5-6 year olds as well. If you have an older child wetting the bed, you may be feeling a bit concerned. In many cases this is something that will go away eventually, so usually there is nothing serious to worry about except for the frustration that occurs when it happens again and again. Here's a closer look at some bed wetting causes, cures, remedies and ideas for stopping the problem.

Child bed wetting - A few facts

First of all, it's important to understand the facts behind bed wetting. You need to realize that this is not some kind of disorder. This is a common problem in children. Statistics show that about 15% of children over three wet the bed and boys are more likely to have the problem than girls. This is a problem that often runs in families; however, usually the problem stops occurring by the time the child reaches puberty.

Why does my child wet the bed?

When child bed wetting occurs frequently, parents may find themselves wondering, why does my child wet the bed? Well, there are a variety of explanations that may be the case. Most commonly bed wetting is due to a small bladder. A child's bladder is smaller than an adult's and can't store the quantity of urine all through the night. Bed wetting may also be due to events in children's lives that make them feel more insecure, such as the death of a friend or family member, moving, a new baby, or divorce. In other cases, this problem occurs because the child is a bit slower at developing proper bladder control or a sleep disorder may be the culprit. In some cases a kidney problem, but this is very rare.

How do I stop my child from wetting the bed?

So, how can you help your child if they are having problems with bed wetting? There are several ways that you can help. First of all, don't punish your child. Your child is not doing this on purpose to annoy you. Instead of punishment, find ways to encourage your child and help them. You can help by making sure that your child doesn't drink too much before going to bed. Also make sure that your child uses the bathroom before going off to bed. You could set your alarm and take your child to the bathroom once or twice during the night. When your child does well and wakes up dry, make sure that you praise them too.

Although child bed wetting can be hard to cope with, it usually disappears on it's own. A positive attitude towards the problem will help your child overcome it. If the problem persists as your child grows older, then consider seeing a physician. However don't rush into medicating your child, there are always side effects with medications. Instead try homeopathic or herbal remedies which are safer and have the same beneficial results.