Bedwetting Help
Tips for Beating Bedwetting
Most children develop night-time bladder control before starting school. However, if your child is still wetting the bed at least twice a week after turning five, it may be time to look into extra support.
Roughly 15% of bedwetting children stop naturally each year. But for those who don’t, it can be a distressing experience — one that may affect their self-confidence, cause embarrassment, and even lead to bullying. That’s why finding an effective solution can be life-changing for both child and family.
Bedwetting alarms (also called enuresis alarms) are the most effective long-term solution, backed by international research, when compared to other treatment methods.
In fact, Professor Hjalmas of Sweden — a globally recognised expert in paediatrics — states that bedwetting alarms are “the only method proven to have cured the problem”.
How Do Bedwetting Alarms Work?
These alarms use a form of behavioural training to help a child’s brain wake up in response to signals from a full bladder. Normally, the brain responds to that sensation by waking the child — but in children who wet the bed, that signal isn’t working correctly. Bedwetting alarms activate when they detect moisture, waking the child so they can finish urinating in the toilet. Over time, the child learns to connect the feeling of a full bladder with the need to wake up — eventually waking on their own before the alarm goes off.
How Do DRI Sleeper® Alarms Work?
DRI Sleeper® alarms include two parts: the alarm unit and the Urosensor™. The sensor goes into the child’s underwear (best placed inside a pocket cut into a women’s small or regular sanitary pad) and triggers the alarm as soon as wetness is detected. Some parents wonder how it helps if the alarm only sounds after urination has started — but this is where the conditioning comes in. The brain begins to associate the full-bladder sensation with waking. At first, the alarm triggers learning. After a few weeks, your child starts to wake up before wetting. Eventually, they’re responding to the bladder signal on their own — not the buzzer. Continue using the DRI Sleeper® until your child stays dry for 14 consecutive nights.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
Training time with a DRI Sleeper® varies. Some children respond within days, while others may need a few months. On average, most children are dry within 2 to 12 weeks. A small number may need extended support. All DRI Sleeper® purchases come with access to expert guidance throughout the journey — you’re not just buying an alarm, but a proven system backed by local support and advice