World Bedwetting Day

What is World Bedwetting Day?

World Bedwetting Day* raises awareness that bedwetting is a common medical condition that can and should be treated. The day’s slogan is ‘Time to Take Action’ in recognition that much more can be done to diagnose and treat children who wet the bed.

Bedwetting can have a serious impact on a child's happiness and well being. It's not something they will necessarily grow out of. We want to empower all parents and carers of children who are wet at night to get help from a health professional from the age of five years.

In 2018, World Bedwetting Day took place on May 29.

Visit stopbedwetting.org for lots more resources and information on bedwetting including a brilliant checklist tool.

* World Bedwetting Day has been marked globally since 2015 and is an initiative led by the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS) and the European Society of Paediatric Urology (ESPU) and supported by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. ERIC and Bladder and Bowel UK (formerly PromoCon) assist in promoting World Bedwetting Day in the UK.

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Early intervention training

ERIC offers early interventions training for anyone working with pre-school-aged children to help support the child with toilet training.
Factsheets & other free downloads

The following factsheets and other resources on children's bowel and bladder problems are available to download free of charge.
Bespoke training

Bespoke training on childhood continence for healthcare professionals or schools to meet your specific requirements.
Christmas Appeal 2018

"Continence problems might not be life threatening but they're exhausting. ERIC is a source of strength for me and my daughter." You can help more people like Helen by donating to our Christmas Appeal.

Let's Talk About Poo

Our Let’s Talk About Poo campaign raises awareness of children's poo problems so constipation can be tackled early.
The Right to Go

The Right to Go campaign aims to uphold every child’s right to support and care for a bowel or bladder problem at school.
Paediatric Continence Forum

We are a member of the Paediatric Continence Forum, which campaigns to improve services for children and teenagers with bowel and bladder problems.
Health Conditions in Schools Alliance

We are a member of the campaigning coalition, the Health Conditions in Schools Alliance.
Previous campaigns

We've been fighting for the rights of children with bowel and bladder problems since 1988. Find out about our previous campaigns.

Guides to children's bowel and bladder problems

Free resources to help with potty training, day/night time wetting 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.
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.
Bowel problems: FAQs

Answers to common questions about children's bowel problems covering constipation, faecal soiling, laxative treatment and children with additional needs.
Helpline support

Tel: 0845 370 8008*
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.
How to stop or manage bedwetting

Helpful information and signposting to tackle childhood bedwetting. Kids who wet the bed should be assessed by a GP or nurse and can be seen from age five.
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.

What is World Bedwetting Day?

Fun stuff for children

Resources for teenagers

Resources for parents/carers and health professionals