It is very common for children to wet the bed at this age, and most outgrow it naturally. First-line approaches focus on supportive lifestyle changes, such as limiting fluids before bedtime, encouraging regular daytime bathroom visits, and using bedwetting alarms, which train the brain to wake up when the bladder is full. If these behavioural strategies aren't sufficient, temporary medications can help. The most common generic medication is desmopressin, which reduces the amount of urine the body produces overnight. Please consult your paediatrician to find the most gentle and effective plan for your child.
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