Eight in 10 parents say bed-wetting is affecting their kids at school – making them tired or reluctant to go

BED-WETTING is a common occurrence for young children who are learning to control their bladders.

However, the disruption in sleep can begin to affect your child once they begin school.

Young boy sleeping in a hotel bed with a teddy bear. — Parents reported the effect bed-wetting is having on their children in a recent survey (stock image)Credit: Getty – Contributor

Research has found that eight in 10 parents believe bed-wetting has impacted their child’s time at school.

Many respondents reported increased tiredness, reluctance in attending school, and reduced confidence.

A poll of 1,000 parents of children aged four to seven who have wet the bed in the last 12 months found it has had a negative effect on the emotional wellbeing of 59% of affected kids.

It’s left them more likely to experience tiredness in class, with 43% confirming this is the case for their child.

An additional 39% said their child has expressed a reluctance in attending school, while 63% are less confident at school as a result of bed-wetting.

It also emerged 84% of parents feel it also affects their child’s self-confidence in general.

Bed-wetting habits have left 54% of kids worried about attending sleepovers, while 23% are concerned about playdates and 21% were hesitant about going to birthday parties.

The research was commissioned by Pampers Ninjamas, which is continuing its mission to build confidence in children with its Back to School with a Boost schools programme and Confidence Building Journal.

It comes after the study found 67% of parents have highlighted a need for better educational resources around bed-wetting.

With 80% requiring resources to specifically support with the emotional impact that bed-wetting can have on their child.

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Since the launch of the schools programme six months ago, 600+ schools have signed up and it has reached over 64,000 children nationally.

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Paediatrician, TV presenter and author Dr. Ranj has partnered with the pyjama pant brand.

“School and social activities play an indisputable role in a child’s development, not to mention the contribution they make to their confidence and wellbeing,” the expert said.

“It is therefore essential that parents and carers feel equipped to help support their children during periods of bed-wetting to ensure no child misses out.”

The study also found 34% of parents, polled via OnePoll, said their children experience bed-wetting up to three times a week, with 91% saying bed-wetting disrupts their child’s sleep in some way.

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Parents revealed some of the strategies they have tried to help manage bed-wetting.

The top techniques include using a waterproof mattress, 62%, limiting liquids before bedtime, 61%, and using protective underwear, 47%.

As part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Pampers Ninjamas hosted a Confidence Boosting Workshop to raise awareness of the positive impact the programme can have on the emotional wellbeing of children.

“I am so proud to be helping parents and carers create a safe, non-judgmental space for communicating with their child,” Dr. Kimberley added.

“Ensuring that children feel supported at every step of their developmental journey, including periods of bed-wetting for some children, can have a hugely positive impact on their confidence and wellbeing.”