Question

Our child is 5 years old and still wets the bed. He already knows that he should go to the bathroom, and it’s not right to wet the bed. However, he still does it frequently. Is it normal for a 5-year-old to wet the bed? His intellectual development is quite normal.

Answer

According to normal circumstances, it’s slightly unusual for a 5-year-old to still be experiencing bedwetting. Typically, other children stop wetting the bed after around 4 years of age. In response to this issue, some lifestyle adjustments can be made. For instance, avoid letting the child play too actively in the afternoon and don’t give him too much water to drink at night, which can reduce the chances of bedwetting. It’s also important to help build his confidence in overcoming bedwetting. If the situation is severe, consider seeking medical examination at a hospital.