Recommended Alarms for Girls Ages 5-6

Quick Statistics & Symptoms

• 20% of 4-year-olds wet nightly
• 13% of 6-year-olds wet nightly
• Bedwetting is more common in boys, and daytime wetting is more common in girls
• 72% of children have improved self-esteem after treatment
• Many children stop without treatment
• Watchful waiting is fine

Usual Signs & Symptoms

• Begin to see occasional dry nights with dry diaper
• May get up to use the bathroom
• Disposable pants readily accepted

When to Treat

• Mature for age, has been dry in the daytime for several years
• Bothered by disposable diapers
• If still wet every night by age 6
• If motivated by older sibling getting dry with alarm

Nighttime Potty Training

• Daytime dryness comes first
• Encourage drinking and frequent toileting during day
• Double void before bed - 30 minutes apart
• Trial of no disposable diaper, especially if dry ones observed
• Use washable underpads over sheets
• Remind him to use bathroom if awake during night for any reason
• Be supportive and patient, do not punish

Treatment Considerations

• Families who shop with us get access to all Bedwetting Store resources and support from our team
• Treatment Kits contain everything you’ll need to begin and offer the best chance for success!
• Wired alarms, like the Malem Ultimate, allow the child to wear his own underwear
• Wireless alarms are easiest for kids to use alone because there is no worry about sensor placement
• DRI Eclipse is the only disposable diaper compatible alarm

Additional Information

• About Bedwetting
• Common Bedwetting Treatments
• Top Rated Moisture Alarms
• Practical Advice
• Tips for Parents
• Insurance Coverage