Bedwetting resources: guides, videos and podcasts

ERIC guides:

Other ERIC resources

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines

Bedwetting in under 19s - www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG111
Guidance on the assessment, care and treatment of children and young people up to the age of 19 with bedwetting.

Videos, audio clips and podcasts

Discover the reasons why night time wetting happens:

Find out why good daytime drinking is an important part of tackling bedwetting

Find out why bedwetting can and should be treated from age 5

ERIC's nurse Brenda answers commonly asked questions about bedwetting:

Brenda talks to Radio 4's Woman's Hour about bedwetting:

Latest

Nikki Cotterill - Associate Professor of Nursing in Continence Care
Episode 2 - Children that will only poo in a nappy

Understanding why children will only poo or wee in their nappy and tips for moving them beyond this tricky stage
Episode 1 - moving on from nighttime pull-ups and lifting

Tips on tackling bedwetting, how to transition children out of night-time pull-ups and working towards dry nights.
Pooper Highway Video

Watch our 2 minute animation to find out why some children get constipated and how it should be treated.

What causes bedwetting?

There are three main reasons why an estimated half a million children and young people in the UK struggle with bedwetting. Find out more about the underlying causes.
Treating bedwetting

Watch our brand new animated film and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Bedwetting: FAQs

Get answers to commonly asked questions including: when to be concerned about bedwetting, how you can stop bedwetting, what does bedwetting mean psychologically?
Sudden onset bedwetting - why does this happen?

Secondary bedwetting (also known as secondary nocturnal enuresis) is when children or teenagers wet again after at least six months of nighttime dryness.
Bedwetting alarms

Find out how bedwetting alarms work, when you should use them and how to help your child use their alarm successfully.
Medicines for bedwetting

If a bedwetting alarm doesn't help or isn't suitable, ask your doctor about the medicines which can be prescribed for enuresis.
Tips for sleepovers and camps

Bedwetting shouldn't stop kids from joining in with nights away from home. Here are some tips to take the stress out of sleepovers.
Become a bedwetting detective

Watch our short animated film for clues to help you work out why your child is bedwetting.
10 top tips for using a bedwetting alarm

If you've bought, or are considering buying a bedwetting alarm, read our tips for their successful use.
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Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Resources and leaflets to help with potty training, daytime wetting, bedwetting and bowel problems.
Top 10 potty training tips

Top 10 potty training tips from the experts in toileting. Use these tips to successfully teach your child to use the potty.
How to treat constipation

Childhood constipation is treatable. The earlier it’s recognised, the easier it is to treat. Find out how laxatives, diet, toilet routine & anal irrigation help.
Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.
Children who will only poo in a nappy and other toilet avoiders

Insisting on wearing a nappy to poo is normal for kids who are potty training, but some would happily poo in a nappy for years. Break the habit with these tips.
A Parent's Guide to Disimpaction

If your child has been constipated for more than a few days your doctor or nurse may recommend a disimpaction regime. This means giving laxatives in sufficiently large quantities to ‘clear out’ all the accumulated poo. Read our Parent's Guide to Disimpaction.
Helpline support

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Treating bedwetting

Watch our brand new animated film and find out how to treat and manage this common childhood condition.
Causes of daytime wetting

Daytime wetting has several potential causes. It’s important to know the reason why wee accidents are happening in order to properly treat the child.
Children's Continence Pathway

Discover what help is available for children and teens with bowel and bladder conditions.

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