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Daytime Wetting in Children

July 12, 2010

Close up of child that needs to go pottyI am having trouble with my 5 year old wetting on herself during the day. This happens approximately 2-3 times a day. I need answers as to why this could be happening and how to react.

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By Kimberly from Pittsburg, CA

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July 12, 20101 found this helpful
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Definitely speak to your pediatrician, especially if she has been dry previously. You need to rule out things like diabetes and urinary tract infections. Please don't delay!

 

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July 13, 20101 found this helpful
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Yes, see a doctor. And what ever you do, do not feel it's something you are doing. Is someone bullying her? Is she frightened of something? Has she had a sudden loss lately like a pet or a friend? Often physical reactions are caused by mental or emotional problems. Good luck!!

 
July 14, 20101 found this helpful
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I know when I was young I had a problem with wetting in my pants. I just could not hold it. I had six bladder operations before the age of six.

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They corrected the issue. So, yes, see a doctor. It could very well be a physical problem for which your child has no control.

 
July 14, 20100 found this helpful
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My little girl had the same problem. I was at my wits end. Came to find out she was alergic to sulphur and this is what was causing the incontence. Unusual, I know, but when we avoided the sulphur, the problem disappeared. You may consider having her checked for a hidden allergy.

 
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October 13, 2009

My 6 year old daughter is having accidents almost everyday. We thought it was a medical problem, but the doctor says no. We tried counseling due to her being adopted, but that is not working. I thought it might be an attention getter, due to her having a younger sibling. We have tried everything. We need some help. Any suggestions?

By STEPHANIE from Dayton, OH

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October 14, 20090 found this helpful
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I wouldn't make a big deal about it. My granddaughter was "trained" at 2 and has started wetting the bed recently and having accidents. She is 6 also. I see that discouraged look in her eyes when my daughter fusses at her. Being a little older I just feel like there are bigger issues to do battle over but she feels it is unacceptable since she knows better.

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Just make sure that you take her often to the bathroom. I've noticed that it mostly happens when granddaughter is busy at play or at night when she is asleep. Maybe jot down a note on a calendar when she does it and what is going on-this might give you a clue as to why this is happening.

 
October 14, 20090 found this helpful
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I am a retired therapist for adoptive/foster children. This is common in children when we are not sure of their history. If they had been abused they may be experiencing flashbacks or fears which can lead to wetting. Or, it may be developmental. Age 6 is a common age for wetting accidents and they usually grow out of it.

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There is a medication, DDAVP, that is used for bedwetting. It is very effective with no side effects. We used this a lot for foster children and saw a lot of success. It can be prescribed from the pediatrician and can slow or stop the bedwetting, no matter what the cause is. Good luck.

 
October 14, 20090 found this helpful
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Certain food allergies can cause an overactive bladder. It might help to have your child tested for allergies and put her on an elimination diet.

 
October 15, 20091 found this helpful
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If you want an old ladies advice, that is an old lady that has 7 grown kids, 25 or so grandchildren, (it is hard to keep up with the step-grands these days, but they do count), and i lost track at about 12 great grands with one or two on the way. (I am not senile, nor am i joking about the numbers, it is just crazy sometimes).

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Anyway, here is my advice to you, spend your time loving, reinforcing her position in the family, but also give her jobs, make her place in the family an important one, as sometimes a feeling of unimportance can cause the "little" diversions from normal behavior. Also, sometimes, the ability to "hold it" just seems to weaken, and then a few weeks, or even months, later, all's well again.

Mostly, just don't make a big deal about it. The less you stress it, the less it will make her upset if it is something she can't seem to control at this particular time. All the best to you and your family. Loretta, (and I am only 70)

 

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October 15, 20091 found this helpful
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Please just don't make a big deal of it! My brother wet himself (whether at play or sleeping) for what seemed like forever and he finally got over it not long after our parents quit making an issue out of it.

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They would fret and run him from doctor to doctor and once the physical part was ruled out they took him for mental/emotional help about wet sheets and wet pants. Well, when the children's hospital finally told them he's a normal boy they stopped their fretting and the disappointed looks on their faces and he stopped wetting himself in a really short time! That was almost five decades ago so some things are best left to nature, time and and not worrying!

 
October 16, 20090 found this helpful
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With adoption there is a high probability of FAS or FAE (fetal alcohol syndrome/effects). FAS kids can have all kinds of mental health issues but also medical, one is bladder issues. My dd (adopted) bio-mom (also FAS) had one kidney significantly smaller than the other. She also had problems with her bladder.

ADHD: If your child is ADHD they are running and moving all day, by the time they finally sleep they can zonk out so hard they can't wake up.

One of mine (adopted with FAS, ADHD etc etc) actually fell from top bunk at night and never woke up - he slept hard and was 11 before he was actually dry over 1/2 the time

Allergies: Allergies are another problem that can cause urine issues. When mine flare up I have to pee all night, so do my kids & dh. Ria

 
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December 11, 2018

My daughter is 7 and she wets herself all the time. I have 2 children who live w/my parents due to their father being so abusive while we were still together. The kids never were in direct line of the abuse plus my daughter was only 18 months old at that time. My parents shame her and belittle her.

How do I make them see that they are only making it worse for her, and what do I do to help my daughter? I'm afraid the kids in her class may be picking on her. The whole situation enrages me so badly and I don't feel like I can really do anything to ease her pain. It also breaks my heart.

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December 11, 20181 found this helpful

Take your daughter to the doctor for a complete physical. She may have a urinary tract infection or some other physical reason for bed wetting.

If it is not physical, invest in waterproof pads and nighttime diapers. This will keep the wetness contained, and cut down on laundry.

You may need to take your daughter and the entire family to therapy. They will teach you how to deal with this situation.

 

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December 11, 20180 found this helpful

I agree with Judy -- the child should be evaluated both by a pediatrician and a family therapist. I know this might be expensive but bed-wetting is a cry for help. Maybe start with school nurse or teacher for referrals.

 

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December 11, 20181 found this helpful

Bed wetting is a complex issue. As the others have said, it may take a two fold approach with a doctor and a psychologist. Perhaps the school psychologist can help if you think your daughter is being bullied at school (and maybe even help with the grandparents behavior).

Perhaps the grandparents can go with you to the meetings so they can learn coping techniques also and stop shaming her.

Web MD has a really good article that you could share with the family: www.webmd.com/.../bed-wetting-myths-debunked#2

This one has some slightly different points:

health.clevelandclinic.org/.../

These are trusted sites and you can use it for talking points when at the doctor and with the school psychologist.

Prayers for all that this can be resolved and not leave permanent scars on your daughter's psyche.

 

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December 12, 20180 found this helpful

There are so many questions that are unanswered that it is really difficult to even suggest where to start with helping your daughter.

  • From your comments it seems that your children still live with your parents and you live elsewhere? Or do you also live with your parents and help take care of your children?
  • Who has legal custody of your 2 children - you or your parents? This is important as the one with legal custody may be the only one that has any control over how to handle this.
  • You say your daughter was only 18 months old when she was first taken to live with your parents; so you are saying they have been there for over 5 years?
  • How often do you see your daughter and have "alone" time with her? I ask this question because many times a separation at this young age can cause all kinds of physiological problems and these can lead in any direction.
  • Why do you think your parents belittle your daughter? Is it possible they do not think they should be responsible for 2 young children anymore? You do not state your parents age but hopefully they are not seniors and are still able to deal with children this young.
  • I only ask these questions because these are the types of questions a counselor will be asking as they will need to know all about your relationship with your children as well as what type of relationship exists between you and your parents before they can develop a working plan.
  • If you have legal custody, I believe you should start with your daughter's school as this is probably her biggest source of trying to cope with a problem that she cannot control. They do have counselors and if they feel it is necessary, they may be able to help you get everyone into family counseling at no charge to you.
  • Everyone will need to understand that counseling is not to find fault but to find reasons for your daughter having to deal with this problem.
  • Many families cannot go through counseling because they cannot face the true reasons the problem exists and what has to change before the problem will go away.
  • Hopefully, you and your parents will go to counseling before your daughter has to go through even more "torture" as I feel sure she blames herself but just cannot find a way to do better.
  • Hope you can be on the way to solving this problem soon.
 
December 25, 20180 found this helpful

if she just started doing this it could be a sign of sexual abuse and i would talk to her about it lightly making sure she knows thats not right for anyone to do to her no matter who it iis and to tell you if it happens and that if she does you will make sure that she doesn't have to see her abuser ever again if she's worried about that. Also take her to a counselor as well if you still have trouble.

 
February 8, 20190 found this helpful

find out why this is happening
talk to her and ask her why she dose it
take her to a councilor
be patient with her and find out why she dose this
let her know she can talk open and honest

 
February 9, 20190 found this helpful

ask her why she dose it
tell her she can be honest and open
take her to a councilor

 
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September 12, 2016

I have twin girls that are almost 7 years old that still wet their pants during the day, but not at night. I have had them to the doctor and they have run all kinds of test on them. They all come back negative. So I know there is nothing wrong with them medically.

They will both go to the bathroom, but instead of sitting on the toilet to pee they would rather pee in their pants. So my question is how do I get them to stop wetting themselves during the day?

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September 13, 20160 found this helpful

Have you found out if they're afraid of the toilet? Some kids are afraid of the sound the toilet makes or believe they can be flushed down the toilet.
If they are especially petite they may feel like they are constantly going to fall in while balancing on the edge of the seat. You might try holding onto them while they go or putting an arm around their back.

 

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July 28, 20170 found this helpful

At 7 years old this is rather strange. Your girls are being lazy to go to the toilet during the day. You might not have another choice but to take them to the toilet yourself. Stand with them and make them go pee in the toilet. If they only wet their pants during the day they are crying out for your attention. If one twin decides to wet her pants the other will follow. It is a game of who gets the most attention from mommy.

 
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December 13, 20181 found this helpful

Do not assume they are doing it for frivolous reasons and make a big deal out of it. For a long time, even through my teens, I would wet my pants if I laughed too much. Thank God my parents never thought I was doing it to get attention and never punished me for it! It didn't get better I was an adult and has recently started up again now that I am 67.

 
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August 7, 2019

Any update on 6 year old peeing in house? I'm going through same thing.


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August 7, 20190 found this helpful

The child needs to be evaluated by the pediatrician.

 

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August 8, 20190 found this helpful

Hello, I am a bit confused? Are you asking about a specific child that was discussed here prior or are you asking about a remedy for your sweet one?

Older children who have pee (or poop) accidents almost always have an underlying health issue that need to be addressed by medical professionals (either physical health or behavioral health).

If your punkin is having issues, please talk to his/her doctor and get him/her checked out. If the child does not have insurance, most cities have free care clinics that can be found through Google or calling your local Department of Health (or Health Department).

If you are in the US and your child does not have insurance, talk to the social worker at the free care clinic OR your local Department of Public Welfare OR Health and Human Services office about applying for either Medical Assistance or SCHIP insurance. In most states, SCHIP has several levels of premiums from free to sliding scale rates.

Post back with an update and if this is your child, I will send up lots of prayers for healing!

 
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