Eight in ten children who moist the mattress have by no means been to a sleepover – out of embarrassment (Picture: Nancy Honey/Getty Pictures)
Eight in ten kids who expertise bedwetting have by no means attended a sleepover – as a result of they’re too embarrassed. A survey of 742 adults, with kids aged 4-11, discovered 69 p.c of youngsters have turned down an invitation to a sleepover celebration.
And almost as many mother and father (67 p.c) have declined an invite on their kid’s behalf.
To assist mother and father and children cope with the expertise, and assist children make buddies and achieve independence via sleepovers, Pampers Ninjamas teamed up with Dr Ranj Singh on instructional and enjoyable content material discussing bedwetting, and find out how to put together for nights out of the house.
The three-part collection offers training about why bladder leaks can occur, in addition to sensible recommendations on find out how to handle them – notably throughout sleepover moments.
Paediatrician, TV presenter, and writer, Dr Ranj, stated: “Sleepovers can play an essential position in creating the arrogance and independence of kids, in addition to for his or her enjoyment.
“So I’m proud to be serving to the 82 p.c of kids who’re at the moment lacking out, to supply sensible recommendation as to find out how to higher put together for in a single day stays with family and friends.”
The analysis additionally discovered greater than 1 / 4 of the grownup respondents (26 p.c) will not be snug discussing bedwetting with mother and father internet hosting sleepovers.
And 35 p.c report a rise in bedwetting earlier than going again to high school, suggesting scholastic stress might be a set off.
To fight the state of affairs, 76 p.c have invested in a water-proof mattress, whereas 68 p.c have bought nappies for older kids.
