Bedwetting alarm

[Fullon123]

Hi all. Does anyone have experience with these, and could recommend one please? Have a long term issue with nearly 9 year old. Never dry at night (also has issues in the day). Doctor has advised a bedwetting alarm for night but there's loads out there and don't even know where to begin! Thanks!

We had one with a vibrate option as the audio alarms were like being in a siren!! It had a stretchy band that went around the arm and a clip on the front of the pyjamas so at the first sign of moisture it buzzed. I slept in the same room to help deal with the waking up and getting to the loo etc which made it easier for both of us.

It was ASTONISHINGLY effective for us (esp considering I was convinced it wouldn't work and only did it to prove to the consultant that it wouldn't 😳) and we only needed it for about a week before the whole situation was sorted. Good luck - I hope it works as well for you!

Has the GP referred your DC to the paediatric incontinence service? My DS was referred and the service provided the alarm.

If there are still issues during the day, then the buzzer alarm may not work. I was that child, and I stopped overnight aged 14 when the hormone kicked in.

Had problems with urgency all my life, until finally diagnosed with an overactive bladder in my 40s and medicated. Life changing.

Just thought it was worth mentioning another angle. I'm also Audhd.

Thanks all. No we haven't been refered anywhere. Been docs twice now and this time he sent me a link to a website for a bedwetting alarm. Was shocked when I saw how much they were and I needed to buy one but i will if needs be.
I'm guessing I will need to try it and if it doesn't work then maybe they will eventually refer us somewhere.

Have you contacted ERIC? They might be able to offer some advice.

When a child has never been dry at night, and especially when there are also daytime symptoms, the first thing to understand is that this is not a behavioral issue and not something the child is choosing. It reflects how the bladder and brain are communicating, particularly during deep sleep.
At night, dryness depends on the brain recognizing bladder signals and either suppressing urination or waking the child. Some children sleep so deeply that this signaling pathway is still immature. When daytime urgency is also present, it often means the overall regulation system is still catching up.
Regarding alarms, the specific brand is less important than how it is used. An alarm is not just a device, it is a training tool. In the beginning, many children do not wake on their own and parents need to assist. Consistency and structure matter far more than features.
Before choosing randomly, make sure bowel habits are healthy and that daytime symptoms have been properly assessed. If you do use an alarm, commit to a structured approach and expect gradual change rather than instant results. This is very treatable when handled systematically.

Dr. Tal Sagie
Bedwetting Expert and Co-Creator of the TheraPee Program