For Girls Age 5 to 6

  • Quick Statistics

  • 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
  • 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 pull-ups
  • 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 pull-ups, especially if dry ones observed
  • Use washable overlays over sheets
  • Remind her to use bathroom if awake during night for any reason
  • Be supportive and patient, do not punish

    Recommended Items

  • Waterproof
    Overlay

    Waterproof Overlay     Read Why

    Waterproof Overlay

    Conveniently keep bedding and mattress dry and fresh when your son wets, with these quality waterproof mattress protectors. Just lay the washable cloth pad across the bed, over the bottom sheet. The absorbent overlay allows you to easily change pads so your son can sleep comfortably until morning. These pads prevent leaking pull-ups from soiling sheets and minimize your laundry chores in the morning.

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  • Malem Bedwetting
    Alarm

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    Malem Bedwetting Alarm

    This small, ultra-lightweight alarm is comfortably worn on nightwear near the shoulder. Weighing less than an ounce, it is well-suited for the younger users. The alarm is connected to an Easy-Clip moisture sensor which anchors to the outside of any close fitting underwear. The alarm sounds continuously until the sensor is removed and the reset button pushed.

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  • DRI Eclipse
    Bedwetting Alarm

    Dri Eclipse wireless alarm     Read Why

    DRI Eclipse
    Bedwetting Alarm

    This wireless alarm is designed to be used in a pull-up or panty liner. The small Urosensor can be inserted into a slit cut in the pull-up, where it detects urine and transmits a signal to a small receiver that emits a loud chirping noise to alert you and your son that wetting has occurred. Well-suited for children who fit into pull-ups and may not be ready to transition to underwear full time.

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