Bedwetting FAQ
Your questions, answered
Short, honest answers about bedwetting and its treatment.
Is bedwetting normal?
Yes. About 5–10% of 7-year-olds wet the bed, and it is usually not a sign of illness.
At what age is bedwetting a problem?
From around age 5 it is called enuresis. Treatment can start whenever it bothers the child or family.
What is the best treatment for bedwetting?
The bedwetting alarm is recommended first-line because it gives lasting results with low relapse.
How long does alarm treatment take?
Usually 8–16 weeks of nightly use, with steady progress tracked in the DryGuardians app.
Can adults wet the bed?
Yes, around 1–2% of adults do. Alarm treatment and protective sleepwear help adults too.
Should I wake my child at night to pee?
Lifting can keep the bed dry for a night but does not teach the body to wake by itself.