Children's Continence
Daytime Wetting
If your child is having daytime accidents, they're not doing it on purpose — and there's usually an underlying cause that can be assessed.
- No referral required
- Child-friendly approach
- Evidence-based care
- Albany, WA
About this condition
What is daytime wetting?
Daytime urinary incontinence is leakage of urine while awake in a child who is expected to be toilet trained. Some children leak occasionally, others every day — and it often has an underlying cause that responds well to treatment.
Signs & symptoms
Your child may…
- Wet their underwear during the day
- Suddenly rush to the toilet
- Cross their legs or squat to hold on
- Avoid using school toilets
- Go to the toilet very frequently
- Delay going until the last minute
- Leak during sport or play
- Have recurrent urinary tract infections
Why it happens
Why it happens
- Overactive bladder
- Delaying toilet trips
- Constipation
- Dysfunctional voiding
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Anxiety around toileting
How we help
How we help
- Timed toileting
- Bladder retraining
- Pelvic floor relaxation
- Healthy drinking habits
- Constipation management
- Double voiding & parent education
Get started
Ready to take the next step?
We'll find out why accidents are happening and give you a practical plan for home and school.