These devices include a water-sensitive pad worn in pajamas, a wire connecting to a battery driven control, and an alarm that sounds when moisture is first detected. For the alarm to be effective, the child must awaken or be awakened as soon as the alarm goes off. This may require having another person sleep in the same room to awaken the bedwetter. Points to Remember. Urinary incontinence in children is common.
Nighttime wetting occurs more commonly in boys.
Daytime wetting is more common in girls. After age 5, incontinence disappears naturally at a rate of 15 percent of cases per year. Treatments include waiting, dietary modification, moisture alarms, medications, and bladder training. Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one of the National Institutes of Health, under the U.S. Public Health Service. Established in 1987, the clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with this disorder and to their families, health care professionals, and the public.