So if Pull-ups/pant style are less absorbent and less suitable for extended overnight use why do all big diaper companies only make pull-ups/pant style for older kids that wet the bed like Drynites and Libero Sleep Tight?
You've probably noticed the series of informal polls being posed in this and related subs.
These are to get a snapshot of the community's current thoughts and approaches to a number of challenges we face as well as to stimulate conversations that might otherwise be awkward to broach amongst friends, peers and strangers.
We have at least another ten poll topics lined up for the coming weeks but you're very welcome to suggest more topics that you'd like the collective wisdom of a relatively large audience applied to.
Once a few more have been run we'll be writing some analyses and presenting the results to health authorities, manufacturers and so on, so please vote and/or comment - every data point helps!
Many people delay seeking medical advice because of embarrassment, uncertainty, cost, or hoping symptoms will improve on their own. How long was it before you spoke to a doctor or healthcare professional?
My son is 12 and hides his pee. He has ADHD managed through diet and medications, and terrible hygiene that we’ve been working through. He used to poop his pants (last one was 9) because he dint want to use the washroom. He has frequent UTI’s and we have literally done everything for the bed wetting so now we exist in a routine of no liquids before bed, wake up around midnight, sleep in pull ups, sleep with bed wetting alarm. Whatever, we manage.
The problem lies with him hiding it. I know all about the shame and embarrassment as I wet the bed until a similar age (he’s my stepson so no it’s not genetic lol), so we have code words, discretion, therapy and all the stops to help him feel comfortable telling me. And he gets rewards for waking me up to change his sheets in the night/early morning for him.
BUT, he has a terrible habit of peeing in toy bins and hiding them, soaking towels and hiding them, peeing on blankets and folding them and putting them back in his closet. I just found that he has peed on his favourite Carhart sweater and his it for a week.
This is not new, but has gotten significantly more common- we’ve gone through 4 COMPLETE wardrobes in the last 6 months and several towels and blankets. And, of course a couple mattresses even with the tarp zipper cover and additional covers (long story).
I can’t afford this. I never could. I want to help him so bad but I’m not sure I know how. I’ve done what the therapists suggested, I’ve listened to the doctors and specialists, I follow many experts and parents on TikTok with great tips I’ve tried and still here we are.
Please help.
Talking about bladder, bowel, bedwetting, urgency, or continence issues can be difficult. What has been the easiest or most effective way for you to bring it up with someone?
will it worsen his condition as far as bedwetting.
its 25mg and for anxiety as he worries at night.