Exams and Bedwetting
Bedwetting is much more common than you might think. Even if it’s something you only experience occasionally, when an accident happens it can be both embarrassing and confusing.
School and Exam Stress
"Bedwetting can be distressing for all ages, especially in children and young people under stress from exams and schoolwork. It’s important to remind yourself that you’re not alone, bedwetting at age 10 and older is quite common, affecting 9% of children and teenagers.
Get lots of sleep
Exam time can be stressful so it’s important to get as much sleep as you can to recharge your batteries and be ready for the following day. Lack of sleep can often lead to more frequent bedwetting accidents. Night-time mattress protection and night pants are effective ways to ensure a dry and worry-free night’s sleep
Emotional stress
Emotional stress can place older children and teenagers under a lot of pressure. It’s not unusual for exam stress to lead to bedwetting. This is because the brain is so focused on studying it can become overtired. In this state, the brain can fail to signal that the bladder is full. Make sure you are taking regular breaks from all the exam preparation to ease the stress.
Ask for help
If exam stress and long evenings of studying have become too difficult, speak out. There are schoolteachers, councillors and most importantly parents/guardians who can offer help and support during exams.
Offering support during bedwetting
As a parent, it’s important to support your child by talking to them about the cause of their worries and helping them through this emotional bedwetting phase. DryNites® Pyjama Pants offer night-time support for ages from 3-5, 4-7 and 8-15-year-olds who wet the bed. DryNites® Bed mats also offer 12-hour protection during the night should a bedwetting incident occur.
