My toddler wets the bed, should I see my GP?
I would never tell a parent not to see their GP. If you are worried, go and see them. Bed wetting, however, is not usually considered a problem for children under the age of five.
Most children are dry in the day before they're dry at night, but there are things that you can do to try and help the situation. Try to make sure that your child doesn't have anything to drink in the hour before bed time. Make sure you take your child to the toilet before they go to bed.
Sometimes changes in a child's life can be a trigger, like starting nursery or school, the arrival of a new baby or a house move. Things should settle down with time, so reassure your child. It's important for them to know they haven't done anything wrong.
It's a good idea to speak to your GP if your child has any other symptoms, such as pain, fever or any other signs of unwellness, or your child has suddenly starting wetting the bed after they have been dry at night for a while.
You may be worried about your child wetting the bed, but for many children under 5, this is not often considered a big problem.
Early years educator Jamel Campbell discusses tips to avoid bed wetting and its potential causes.
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