Bed Wetting

There is some new information out about bed wetting and you might be surprised to hear just who it affects the most.

Bed wetting is pretty common in young kids, but it looks like boys are twice as likely to have this issue.

A new study published in the Journal Pediatrics found that about 7 out of 100 boys have issues with bed wetting, while only 3 out of 100 girls do.

It also turns out that bed wetting can be hereditary and passed down from a family member 40% of the time. Luckily, most kids outgrow this issue as they get older and by age 15, almost all children in the study had stopped wetting their beds at night.

For younger kids still having these nighttime issues, experts recommend using a bed wetting alarm. This device has a sensor in the underwear connected to an alarm placed near the child's head or on a wristband. It goes off when bed wetting occurs and this helps children train their bladders. Basic models cost around $50. If that doesn't work, there are medicines that can help, but like all medicines they can have some side effects.