Bed wetting alarms

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Has anyone had any success with alarms used for night wetting? My DD (just turned 5) is not yet dry over night. I think the problem is that she is a really heavy sleeper. I can go in, put the light on and put of load of washing away without her even stirring. She’s very aware that other children her age do not have nappies at night (not through us mentioning it, from her friends and cousins) and is starting to get quite anxious about it. I’ve done my best to reassure her that being dry over night will happen for her when she’s ready and not to worry, but I know she is. I’ve tried all the usual waking for a wee tactics, no big drinks before bed etc but nothing works. Has anyone tried those alarms that clip to the underwear? Any advice appreciated!

I found the clip on alarm became detached in the night so the alarm with a mat worked better for us.

And did it actually work @StuntNun ? My 7 year old still isn't dry at night and GP had recommended this alarm. I'm not sure it'll work, as he wakes up immediately when he wets the bed anyway, so can't see what the alarm will do...

It’s deveopmental and until her body produces the right hormone nothing will work. I kept my kids in pull ups overnight until fully dry just in case they missed the toilet as I cba doing daily bedding laundry. I don’t think much else will improve things until the time is right.

If they are 5 or over, off to your GP for a referral to paed enuresis. Could be a range of things which need to be explored before the jump to bed wetting alarms in case there are other issues which need resolving first. Otherwise it’s just really disruptive and could set a child up to fail. The ERIC website is good.

No. When he was assessed by a paediatric nurse, she found out that his bladder capacity was a quarter of what it should be so he needed to drink more water to increase his bladder capacity so that he would be able to get through the night without needing to wee.

Thanks @StuntNun , that's really helpful to hear, I think that might be the issue with my DS as well.

Did your son get there in the end?

We didn't have much success with the alarm, it woke me up but not ds. We tried desmopresin melts which didn't work all night and eventually a bladder relaxant.

Thanks all. I think follow the Eric guidance and try without the pull up over half term when she’s not having to be up for school and see if the discomfort of a wet bed wakes her and helps her make the connection, if no joy I’ll go to our GP.