Save some sanity. Using plastic sheets to protect the mattress will not make a child think he has permission to wet the bed and so continue to do so. Children do NOT like to wet bed. Plastic sheets will help save the mattress, and give everyone less to worry about when it comes to cleaning up the mess. Let your child know that he or she is expected to help clean up the mess.
Children can help take wet sheets and blankets to the laundry, wash off plastic sheets, etc.
They need to realize this is part of their responsibility so it helps encourage them to want to stop. This is not to be used as a punishment, simply taking responsibility for their own accidents. Keep children stress free and calm. When helping a child to stop bed wetting it s important to make their environment calm and stable. Don t try to stop bed wetting when there is a lot of excitement around them holidays, and other special events are distracting so a child is not focusing on stopping.