Bed wetting in older children

Bed wetting in children is very common, and usually stops before the age of 5.

Some children take a little longer than others, but if your child is still bed wetting after the age of 7 there could be a medical reason for this. It's best to talk to your GP if you are worried. The ERIC website talks about some common causes of bed wetting.

In some cases, late bed wetting can run in families, the Goodnites website explains how.

Children can feel embarrassed about this problem, but always let them know it's not their fault and nothing to feel ashamed of. This happens to a lot of children and there is help and treatment available.