Patient's question:
Why does drinking too much water before bed cause bedwetting? My child is now five years old. In theory, he should be quite old. However, if he drinks too much water before sleeping, he still wets the bed. If he doesn't drink water before bed, he won't wet the bed. Is the self-control of a five-year-old still very poor?Doctor's answer:
Since the baby's brain control has not yet fully developed, if they drink too much water and sleep soundly, it is very easy to develop a habit of bedwetting. Generally, it is not recommended to give the baby liquid food after 6 PM, and avoid making the baby too excited before bedtime. Allow the baby to take appropriate naps during the day. Before going to bed, encourage the baby to urinate independently, and wake them up once more for urination after the adults go to sleep. Usually, the baby will not wet the bed during the later half of the night. Additionally, it is essential to give the baby plenty of encouragement and use persuasive education to build their confidence. With some time and proper care, the situation will gradually improve.