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Holiday Travel

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Travel can be stressful, but it can be even more of a headache if your child wets the bed at night. Whether your child’s headed off for a weekend at grandma’s or it’s time for a holiday family vacation, packing smart will make the event go much more smoothly for everyone involved.

First of all, stock up on protective undergarments. Because they don’t require washing and drying, disposables are ideal for travel. It’s a good idea to buy more than you think your child will need, just in case. In addition to what you can find in the grocery stores, we carry several styles of pull-ups are available in sizes to fit larger or older kids. For example, the Tranquility Overnight Disposable Underwear, are available in an XS Adult (17-28” waist) and S Adult (22-36” waist) and absorb more a quart of urine, about a cup more than GoodNites.

Disposable underpads are also a great product to have when traveling. They have an absorbent layer and a waterproof layer and can be placed right on top of the fitted sheet. The most popular ones are the underpads with the adhesive strips on the back. These pads stay in place, even if your child is a restless sleeper. They can also be used with moisture-sensing alarms, so they’re a good option if you intend to use your alarm through the vacation. Again, it’s a good idea to pack more than you think you need, especially since these aren’t available in most stores.

If your child is mostly dry, but you want to ensure that your host or hotel’s bedding stays as clean as when you found it, take along a precautionary waterproof overlay. This can be discreetly placed on top of the sheet at bedtime and removed when the bed is made up the next day.

We receive many questions about temporarily stopping the use of the bedwetting alarm during travel. Taking a break for a few nights when your family is not at home is okay. Have a back-up plan using disposables or medication, and resume using the alarm when you return home.

Clean Urine from Mattress

Monday, November 9th, 2009

NS writes, My 6 year old climbed into my new King-sized bed with me last night and proceeded to have an accident. Even though I am very careful to protect his bed with a waterproof cover, I didn’t think about doing that to my own mattress. Do you know of anything that will work to get the urine smell and stain out of my mattress?

NS, we get this question very frequently so I do have information about some great products to help with your cleaning. These products also work as pet urine stain removers. The key to removing urine, whether it is human or pet, is to use an enzyme based product. The enzyme binds with the protein component of the urine so that it can be removed. Cleansers without this feature simply mask the odor but do not permanently remove it.

Urine Erase is an enzyme based 2-step cleaner. The first step is to mix the enzyme packet with tepid water and saturate the stain for 8 hours. The second step is to use the special solution that comes in the bottle to saturate the stain and let air dry. The amount of product that you use should roughly be the same as the amount of urine that caused the stain. The gallon size container can be used to large jobs, such as carpets or floors that pets have urinated on. This size comes with a small black light so that you can see precisely where the stain is located.

Odorzyme is another nice enzyme based cleaner. This cleaner can simply be sprayed on the spot to saturate it and be allowed to dry. This product can also be used as a laundry additive if urine smell remains in clothing. Presoaking in Odorzyme before doing regular laundry effectively rids clothing, bedding, incontinence pads, etc of urine stains and odor.

Once you get your mattress cleaned, I recommend that you buy a thin breathable Premium Mattress cover for all the mattresses at your house. This comfortable cover will protect all your mattresses from further wetting episodes as will as bed bugs and dust mites. If it becomes soiled, it’s simple to remove it and machine wash and dry

Alarms for heavier kids

Friday, September 25th, 2009

KD asks, My child is 12 and weighs about 145 pounds. He has never had consistent dry nights and is a heavy sleeper. Which alarm would you recommend for such a “big boy”?

The wireless bedwetting alarms are a great choice for larger or taller kids. Because there is no sensor cord connecting the alarm unit to the moisture sensor, wireless alarms are comfortable and can fit any size of user. A nice option is the Rodger Wireless alarm. This alarm comes with two pair of specialized briefs that sense the moisture. The briefs are available in sizes up to Adult XL. Measuring your son’s waist, and not going by his weight only, is the best way to select the best size for him. This alarm consists of a small transmitter that snaps on the waistband and a receiver that plugs into the wall.

The new Malem wireless would also be a good choice for your son. The small sensor fastens to the outside of his own underwear. With this alarm, once it senses the moisture, it transmits wirelessly to a sound unit that can be placed on a bedside table. He should have to get out of bed to turn it off. Once you hear the alarm, remind him what action he has to take–get out of bed and walk to the bathroom. Over time, he will develop the ability to do this more independently.

Remember to use mattress overlay pads over the sheets when beginning to use a bedwetting alarm. They are available in 3 sizes, up to 72 inches, so will protect even a queen size bed from wetness. Making middle-of-the-night clean up easier is more pleasant for everyone.

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