The more you know, the more you can help your child until he or she outgrows bedwetting. Here's a helpful look at bedwetting—from bedwetting causes to bedwetting treatments:

Bedwetting is usually a stage of development that kids simply outgrow with patience and time. Check with your child's physician to rule out any illnesses or physical reasons. Here are some common causes of bedwetting:

A growing bladder can cause a child to wet the bed. In some cases, the bladder hasn't grown as quickly as the rest of the body and it just needs time to catch up. In other cases, an important muscle in the bladder (the sphincter) isn't as strong as it should be yet. Bladder conditioning may be helpful in these cases.

Surprisingly, bedwetting can run in a family. If one parent wet the bed as a child, there's a 40 percent chance that their child will have nighttime accidents. If both parents wet the bed, the odds can rise to 70 percent.

Many children sleep so soundly that they just don't realize when their bladder is full. Part of the brain is supposed to stay awake during sleep to signal when it's time to go to the bathroom–and for now, it's not doing that. In these cases, sleep conditioning may help.

Each night the body secretes an antidiuretic hormone (ADH) that slows down the production of urine by the kidneys. Some children who wet the bed are in a stage where they produce too little of this hormone.

Most kids just need time and patience until they outgrow bedwetting. Treatments can range from simple measures you can start at home to physician recommended conditioning and medications. Here's an explanation of bedwetting treatments:

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A progress calendar that tracks dry nights is another way to encourage a child through bedwetting. Be sure to wait until your child has started to experience dry nights and put the calendar away for a while if progress slows down.

One of the simplest bedwetting treatments is to limit fluids before bedtime–especially caffeinated or carbonated drinks. Limiting fluids 2 hours before bed and one last trip to the bathroom are simple steps you can take each night.

Many people have success with these treatments. However, even physicians are quick to point out that there are side-effects with some medications and no guarantees. Consult your physician before starting any of the treatments highlighted below: