What’s the link between bedwetting and ADHD?

ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a relatively common condition that affects a person’s behaviour, which can become evident in childhood, particularly when a child starts school1. In fact, studies show that around 2% to 7% of people experience ADHD globally2. While there are many signs that a child may have…

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How can you protect your mattress from bedwetting leaks?

Bedwetting (or nocturnal enuresis) refers to the involuntary leaking of urine while you sleep1. While the percentage of kids experiencing this condition decreases as they get older, it’s still a fairly common condition, affecting around 21% of four-and-a-half-year-olds2. Nonetheless, older children and adults can experience it too, and can be…

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Managing incontinence in children with disabilities

Children’s incontinence can be difficult for any parent, whether you’re struggling to potty train your toddler, your kid suffers from urinary tract infections (UTIs),or you have a teen who’s wetting the bed. If you have a child with disabilities, it can be even trickier to manage this condition. So, in…

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How to manage overactive bladders in children

An overactive bladder is a fairly common condition in children, believed to affect around 15-20% of young people, with the likelihood of experiencing this decreasing as they age.1 Nonetheless, this specific kind of urinary incontinence can be very frustrating, both for parents (who will likely lament the extra toilet stops…

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What are the psychological causes of bedwetting in young people?

Bedwetting can be very upsetting and awkward for children and teens, particularly as they get older. Nonetheless, this condition, also known as nocturnal incontinence, is relatively common, occurring in 12% to 25% of four-year-olds, 7% to 10% of eight-year-olds and 2% to 3% of 12-year-olds1. Even teenagers may wet the…

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