2. Keep track of dates and times. Every time your child has an accident, record the date and time in the diary. This will allow you to track how often bedwetting is happening and whether there are any patterns or trends.
3. Record what your child ate and drank throughout the day and before going to bed. Certain foods and drinks can be triggers for bedwetting, so tracking this information can help you identify any patterns. For example, if your child always has an accident after drinking a lot of juice before bed, you may want to limit their juice intake in the evenings.
4. Record how much your child urinated during the night. Some children wet the bed once during the night, while others can urinate more often. You can tell how much your child urinated by looking at the wet stain on the bedwetting mat. It doesn't have to be specific to millilitres but will give you an idea whether it was a lot or just a little bit. It's recommended to check your child's bed a couple of times per night so you know whether your child has a bedwetting accident shortly after falling asleep, in the middle of the night or shortly before waking up. This can help you determine whether your child is producing too much urine at night or if they have a small bladder capacity.
5. Record any other relevant information, such as whether your child was stressed or had a late bedtime. This can help you identify any triggers for bedwetting and address them accordingly.
6. Review the diary regularly with your child to track their progress and identify any patterns. Celebrate their successes and use the diary as a tool for positive reinforcement. For example, if your child has two dry nights in a row, reward them with a small treat or a fun activity.
Creating a bedwetting diary can be a helpful tool in tracking your child's progress and identifying any triggers or patterns that may be contributing to the issue. It's also crucial evidence if you decide to seek medical help as on the first visit you'll be asked to keep a diary for the next 2-4 weeks. If you arrive with your diary at your appointment, it will speed up the process of getting help and treatment.
