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Girl 5
October 29th, 2009
My daughter is just 5 and has always been a very heavy sleeper. When she was 3 nearly 4, she had a spell of being dry most of the week but since starting school (last year) she is never dry. I limit her drinks before bedtime and lift her at night (she usually manages a wee) but she is always wet in the morning. I’ve tried incentives but it’s unfair as she really wants to be dry but says she just can’t wake up! I’d be very grateful for any ideas on what to do.
Thanks, Sally Taylor
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on 03/12/2009 at 15:44
The trick with incentives is not to make them rewards for a dry night as that makes it seem that it is her choice and she is choosing not to which of course is not the case. A more effective way to use incentives is as acknowledgement for actions taken, which might eventually lead to a dry night. So a smiley face sticker for no more drinks before bed. Another for a trip to the loo before bed. A collection of small actions, which over time will add up to the desired result. She is still young but if it will make you feel better take her to the GP just to rule out any medical possibilities. Be sure to mention that she did have a spell of being dry most of the time in case they want to investigate the possibility that going to school has affected her and caused a slight reversal of habit. If she is a very heavy sleeper it is possible that now that she is at school she is more tired and therefore is just sleeping deeper. Good luck!