A dry night

Many children manage to become dry at night, between three and five years old, and some need to be ‘lifted’ for quite a while. But there are many children who don’t manage this. If your five, six or seven year old is still struggling, it’s important for all of you to realise that she or he (more likely he) has plenty of company out there.

For more information, see bed-wetting.

The specialist support organisation ERIC – The Enuresis Resource and Information Centre – estimates that bed-wetting affects about half a million 6-16 year olds in the UK. ERIC has years of experience in offering practical advice, including leaflets written for children as well as their parents.

ERIC can also be contacted at 34 Old Schoolhouse, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB and by telephone on 0117 960 3060.