Bladder training is a behavioral treatment that may be effective in eliminating bedwetting (or enuresis) among children.
Learn how bladder training can be an effective bedwetting treatment in kids who still have problems.
What Is Bladder Training for Bedwetting?
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If your child is motivated to stop bedwetting, bladder training might be a reasonable option.
Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a complex result of multiple factors.
In time, the ability to delay urination will increase with awareness and practice.
The urine can be collected in a plastic urinal available at medical supply stores or some pharmacies.
This collection can be done once per week and tracked in a diary.
For example, a 6-year-old child should have a bladder capacity of 8 ounces or 240 mL.
Is Bladder Training Right for My Child?
Bladder training may require a fair amount of motivation on the part of your child.
It might be a useful adjunctive therapy to other behavioral treatments or the use of medication, however.
In this case, the treatment would be different.
Are There Other Options?
If the problem does not resolve, consider getting a further evaluation by a pediatrician.
