Question
A 2-year-old girl has recently started wetting the bed, and her parents are concerned. After considering potential health issues due to fatigue, the parents seek professional opinions: Is bedwetting a normal phenomenon in babies?
Answer
Bedwetting is a normal phenomenon within a certain age range. If a child continues to wet the bed after the age of 5, it may be diagnosed as nocturnal enuresis. For the bedwetting situation of a 2-year-old girl, parents can take the following measures: guide the child to urinate before taking naps in the afternoon, control the amount of water intake during the day appropriately, and teach the child to express the need to urinate when necessary. If parents have concerns about their child’s health condition, they should go to a regular medical institution for a comprehensive examination in a timely manner for targeted treatment. In addition, it is recommended that parents help establish a regular lifestyle for the child, pay attention to warmth, choose light and easily digestible foods, maintain good indoor air circulation, and encourage the child to drink more water.