Bedwetting Management Whilst on Holiday
With a child who wets the bed, there are extra considerations when planning holidays. And remember not to let your worries of bedwetting get in the way of enjoying your trip away.
Often the routine you have at home is not in place when you travel. This disruption in routine can be stressful for a child who is already sensitive about bedwetting. It’s important to reassure your child while traveling that, no matter what, everything will be OK.
Tips for a Stress-Free Trip
Plan ahead. Think about your trip and where your child will be sleeping. Depending on how, where and when you travel, it may be hard to find places to wash clothes and get fresh sheets if bedwetting occurs, so you may want to take an extra set of bedding with you.
Reduce the need for clean-up. Using DryNites® Pyjama Pants helps with a comfortable sleep experience and reduces clean-up time, no matter where you are. Pack extra supplies. Bring along an extra pair of pyjamas and some wipes so your child can change quickly and get back to sleep. Your child can also hide a pair of DryNites® Pyjama Pants in their sleeping bag or in the bathroom.
Make getting to the bathroom easier. If possible, make it easier for your child to get up in the middle of the night and find the bathroom by using a nightlight. Be consistent with your nighttime routine. The things you do before bedtime shouldn’t change just because you’re in a different location. Handle accidents with grace. If your child does have an accident, address it calmly and have them help you clean up. Make sure to reassure your child that it is OK.
Updated in November, 2023