Children's Continence
Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Bedwetting is common — and it is never your child's fault. Effective, supportive treatment is available.
- No referral required
- Child-friendly approach
- Evidence-based care
- Albany, WA
About this condition
What is bedwetting?
Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is the involuntary loss of urine during sleep in a child old enough to be expected to stay dry. It's a recognised medical condition — not laziness or deep sleeping — and is very common: around 15–20% of five-year-olds still wet the bed.
Signs it may help to assess
Your child may…
- Wet the bed several nights a week
- Produce a large amount of urine overnight
- Be a very deep sleeper
- Have daytime urgency or wetting
- Have constipation
- Often delay going to the toilet
- Have recurrent urinary tract infections
- Worry about sleepovers or school camps
Why it happens
Why it happens
- Delayed bladder maturation
- Reduced night-time bladder capacity
- Higher overnight urine production
- Deep sleep (not waking to a full bladder)
- Constipation
- A family history of bedwetting
How we help
How we help
- Healthy bladder habits
- Constipation management
- Fluid optimisation (not just 'drink less')
- Bedwetting alarms where appropriate
- Pelvic floor & toileting education
- Bladder diary & assessment
When to seek help
Consider an assessment if your child:
- Is over five and regularly wets the bed
- Also has daytime bladder symptoms
- Has constipation
- Has recurrent urinary tract infections
- Has started wetting again after being dry
Get started
Ready to take the next step?
Our appointments are relaxed and child-friendly — we work with your whole family to build confidence and healthy bladder habits.