Do u know what the cause of this bedwetting? Has he been dry for some time or has he bedwetting ever since? If he has been dry and back to wet again that's one thing and always wet, that's another thing. Anyway you should understand the root cause of the bedwetting...
Don't hesitate to contact me for further advice...
Well I'm a father of 3 children. My older sons suffered from Bed
Wetting several years ago. My wife and I tried several Bed Wetting products for them.
Recently I've got into the Bed Wetting issue again, as been asked for some advice from a friend of mine at work. So I decided to build a website about the issue that will gather all info as well as be updated regularly upon any update...

@ JohnDee, my son has always wet the bed, has never been dry...and I have extensively researched the many "causes" of the condition. Trust me, I am well-schooled when it comes to bedwetting.
@Angelina, thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations to your son...
My son had agreed to try overnight protective underwear I found online, but he was dissatisfied with them, for a few reasons which are not important.

Hi Amber,

I saw your recent post about your son being unsatisfied with the pull-on underwear that your purchased for him. Have you considered other options such as disposable briefs or pin-on cloth diapers covered with plastic pants? These styles are very good for managing heavy forms of incontinence such as bedwetting. Diapers tend to be more effective for managing problems such as bedwetting.I remember you mentioned before that it was a struggle to get him to wear protection to bed but there are a number of different ways to motivate him to wear diapers to bed. One method is to implement a reward system. For instance he can earn a certain number of points or gold stars each night he wears the diapers to bed which he can then cash in to buy a present he really wants such as a video game, a book, a c.d.,or something else. If you want you can send me a message at Daily Strength and I can go into more detail about other ideas I have. I can also provide you with information about different places to purchase pin-on cloth diapers,plastic pants,and disposable briefs.I hope this helps.

thank you for your advice. I will check out your blog and decide if any of the information and tips are appropriate for our situation

Amber,
Sorry to hear that your son had issue with the pants. I was hoping that they would be a help. Perhaps the method my sil and I used might work depending on the issues he had with the pants.
You can message me through Daily Strength if you'd like.
Momplus

Hey Amber...i sent you a private message.

I don't wish to start a fight here on the public board, and I know some people here feel differently than I do. However, I would strongly recommend this page: http://www.wetbuster.com/parents_main.html for a thorough discussion of the drawbacks of using diapers for bedwetting from a medical perspective.

I don't have anything against anyone who chooses to use diapers (or other protection, I think "diapers" is probably not the best word for most of it honestly) as a tool for managing bedwetting. Like any other tool, it has its advantages and drawbacks. The chief drawback is that, when used over time to the exclusion of any other method of addressing the problem, they can disincentivize a child's body and brain from learning to stay dry at night. This is why many pediatricians recommend against their use. Again, I'm not saying they don't have their place - they do. Just want to encourage those who are interested to know the other side of the story. Those who disagree with me, I hope you can take this information with a grain of salt - I don't wish to have a huge argument about it. Thank you. :)

Amber, Wondering if there has been any change in the situation. Wondering what reason's your son had for not wearing the pants that were ordered.
Hoping for the best!

@momplus, hi! thanks for checking in. He said the leg opening were too tight, and they were VERY "puffy". We had to add a layer for better absorbtion (sp?) and it was just not comfortable for him. We will be leaving in a few weeks for our first ever vacation where we will be staying with 2 other families in a house, and he has said he wants to try out a few nighttime options before we go, because he doesnt want anyone to see his wet sheets, or anything. So I told him I would order some samples of the ones I've found through this site and other internet searches. We'll see. Whatever he wants to do is ok :)

I hope that there will be something satisfactory in your tryouts. I understand where you're at completely. Also feel bad that my suggestion wasn't the solution. I hope thet your son realizes that there is going to be puffy no matter what he wears. It's kind of the way things work. One last note, I had a rule that on vacations plastic pants were used to insure the surrounding bedding remained dry. I found them to be necessary. Enough. Hope you have a great vacation and a great time visiting with friends.

Also one of those sheet-protectors - a waterproof layer covered in thin flannel [some have flaps to tuck in]. I always travel with one. Light & leak-saving.

Agreed - a portable, washable sheet protector would serve the same purpose as plastic pants, and might be a more comfortable option for him. You can invest in one that has the flaps that tuck-in on the sides, or you can just get a portable waterproof underpad that folds up for like $10 at Target (or any such store)... there's a cloth side to lie on, a plastic side that goes underneath, and the whole thing is machine washable on low heat. I've used one of those effectively many times.

Hi Amber,

There are a few brands of diapers that have good reputations for managing bedwetting. Abena X-Plus, Secure Personal Care, Dry247, Wellness Brief, Eurobrief, Molicare, as well as Tena. HDIS(Home Delivery Incontinence Supplies) has a sample pack of disposable briefs which you might want to look into. There are disposable briefs with a plastic outer cover and ones made with a cloth like outer cover. Many people prefer the ones with the plastic like outer cover although some feel that the diapers with the cloth like outer cover make less of a "crinkling" sound therefore making them more discreet, but since your son will be wearing the diapers only at night I wouldn't think that would be an issue. As mentioned the disposable garments with the tape tabs are usually more absorbent than garments such as "Goodnites." I talk about these brands and where you can purchase them on my blog "Tips on Managing Bedwettin. " www.tipsonmanagingbedwetting.blogspot.com. Hope this helps and like I said feel free to email me here at Daily Strength if you need any more advice.

Colin

Amber, Wondering and hoping that you've been able to agree on protection for your upcoming vacation. Any luck?

I know abt someone who used to wet the bed and no amount of medication/counselling helped. Then she came to know abt a bedwetting alarm called Chummie from her urologist and it worked wonders. It is available at www.chummie.com