Is bedwetting hereditary?
The question "Is bedwetting hereditary?" is one that we see come up on a regular basis and with good reason, because it is true that bedwetting is hereditary. Indeed, heredity plays an important role in bedwetting. If one of the parents has suffered from bedwetting in the past, there is a 43% chance that the child will also suffer from it. If both parents have suffered from bedwetting in the past, the probability is as high as 77%! In more than half of the children, one of their parents wet the bed until later in life.
Because bedwetting is hereditary it affects the child's potty training. As a result, potty training has a smaller chance of success but fortunately there are tools that can remedy this problem.
Doctor visits
We know that bedwetting is hereditary so before going to the doctor, get a good picture of your own history regarding bedwetting.
- At what age were you dry as a parent and what about the grandparents?
- Does bedwetting occur in others in the family?
- How was the potty training process during the day?
According to doctors' guidelines, bedwetting untreated has a good prognosis. It requires patience and restraint.
What to do about bedwetting
When your child wets the bed you naturally wonder where it comes from and the question is bedwetting hereditary is not the first question that comes to mind. You then begin to wonder what is going on in your child's life. Is there a troubled situation? Is there stress within the family or at school?
Bedwetting can also be a phase that cannot be directly traced but it can also have a medical cause. It is very important to be aware of this and to see a doctor. Psychological problems alone are almost never a cause of bedwetting. However, psychological problems (ADHD, ASD, stress, ...) may worsen it and/or complicate treatment.
Dryly®, the best solution against bedwetting!
If you know that there is no medical problem underlying the bedwetting problem, the bedwetting alarm is an extremely effective method of addressing it! The Dryly bedwetting alarm is designed so that you and your child go on the adventure together. Together with Wizzu the panda bear cuddle, you go on a quest for dry nights. By adhering to the therapy, you earn points that Wizzu can be personalized with!
The bedwetting alarm method is the most effective way to address bedwetting. Within 6-8 weeks, 93% of the children who use the bedwetting alarm are toilet trained at night. Your child is given a special pair of underwear that is connected to the receiver, and as soon as the underwear get wet, the receiver wakes your child and you receive a signal. Dryly® has added a panda bear; Wizzu. Your child's ultimate friend. Together with Wizzu, your child will develop and learn. In the Dryly® bedwetting alarm app, we track your child's behavior and motivate your child to make dry nights together with Wizzu.
