Who can I talk to about bedwetting?

Because many people can be embarrassed to discuss bedwetting, it can be difficult to know who to get help from and who to talk to. This means that children and parents often feel as though they are the only ones suffering from bedwetting, but it is actually very common. Here’s our guide to some helpful people that you might choose to talk to about bedwetting…

The different ways an alarm can wake up a bedwetting child

There are a wide range of bedwetting alarms available. The most basic models alert by playing just a single alarm sound. More sophisticated designs offer variable alarm tones, different sensory stimuli, like vibration, and even options to record personalised messages. But what’s the advantage to these additional features? 

User Guide: Malem Bed-Side (MO6)

Print out and keep this handy User Guide with instructions, tips and guidelines for using a Malem Bed-Side (MO6) bedwetting alarm....

Making Progress With A Progress Chart

Progress charts are an important part of the bedwetting alarm treatment, helping your child to reach dry nights as quickly as possible. But how should they be used and why are they important?

Bedwetting In Numbers

How many children wet the bed?

What age does it become a problem if a child wets?

How long should a bedwetting alarm be worn for?

….Find out in this blog post, which looks at bedwetting in numbers!

Does my child need a bedwetting alarm?

Are you wondering if your child needs a bedwetting alarm? Here we cover some of the key points to think about when considering whether a bedwetting alarm is right for your child.

User Guide: Malem Ultimate 1+ Record (MO5)

Bedwetting Myths Busted

In this blog post we look at some bedwetting myths that may be slowing down your child's progress to becoming dry at night.....

Why is it important to cure bedwetting?

Bedwetting is completely normal for children under the age of 5. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that treatment should occur for bedwetting in children aged 5 and over that still wet the bed regularly. There are many reasons why it is important to cure bedwetting…

User Guide: Malem Ultimate Selectable (MO4S)

Print out and keep this handy User Guide with instructions, tips and guidelines for using a Malem Ultimate Selectable (MO4S) bedwetting alarm....

Easter Egg Hunt!

How many bedwetting alarms can you find hidden among the Easter eggs?

6 Simple Steps To Take When The Bedwetting Alarm Sounds

We realise that you might be a bit bleary eyed when your child’s bedwetting alarm goes off in the middle of the night. Here we highlight 6 simple steps to take when the alarm sounds. This should help to make it as easy as possible for you and your child to get the most out of the bedwetting alarm treatment and achieve dry nights as quickly as possible!

"Bedwetting" Defined

In this post we aim to clarify some of the terminology that relates to bedwetting...

User Guide: Malem Ultimate (MO4)

Print out and keep this handy User Guide with instructions, tips and guidelines for using a Malem Ultimate (MO4) bedwetting alarm....

What sensor should my child use?

A bedwetting alarm system consists of 2 components: the alarm and the sensor. The sensor detects the first drop of urine and the alarm alerts your child to wake up when this happens. We’ve previously discussed the key things to consider when choosing a bedwetting alarm but it is also important to make sure that the sensor you choose is the right one for your child.......

The Bedwetting Doctor's "Top Tips" Explained

If you have visited our website before, you may have already come across our “Top Tips” for using a bedwetting alarm. In this blog post we explain why this advice is important and how it will help your child get the most out of their bedwetting alarm treatment, to help your child succeed in becoming permanently dry at night.....

How does an alarm cure bedwetting?

All children start off as bedwetters. By around the age of 5, most children have developed the ability to control their bladders whilst they are asleep, enabling them to stay dry until morning. However, for some children this natural link between the brain and the bladder can take a little longer to develop. A bedwetting alarm works by speeding up this brain-bladder link in children aged 5+ that are still wetting at night......

User Guide: Malem Audio (MO3)

Print out and keep this handy User Guide with instructions, tips and guidelines for using a Malem Audio (MO3) bedwetting alarm...

How To Look After Your Bedwetting Alarm

We are often asked how a Malem bedwetting alarm should be looked after. Here are our top tips....

How Common Is Bedwetting?

Bedwetting is very normal for younger children – in fact, around 30% of 4 year olds are thought to wet the bed. It is only considered to be a problem after the age of 5. Treatment is recommended after the age of 5 if bedwetting is troublesome and, in particular, for children that regularly wet the bed beyond the age of 7...

4 steps to choosing the best bedwetting alarm for your child

The variety of bedwetting alarms available can be overwhelming. The questions below can help you decide which alarm is most suitable for your child's needs and ensure that you cure bedwetting in the most effective way possible....

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Would you like to receive bedwetting tips and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to our mailing list today to receive these helpful emails from The Bedwetting Doctor to assist you and your child in the process to becoming dry at night....

New Year’s Resolution: To Cure Bedwetting

Is your New Year’s resolution to tackle your child’s bedwetting problem? Read our Top 10 tips for getting the most out of your bedwetting alarm treatment. 

5 signs of success in becoming dry at night

The path to becoming dry at night is a gradual one. It is important to note any signs of progress so that your child can stay motivated. Even small signs of improvement mark successes in the journey to becoming dry at night....