Is it a good idea to let your child go to a pajama party if they have bed-wetting?
How you should act if your child wants to go to a pajama party at a friend’s house but he has enuresis.
The quick answer is yes and no, that is, according to. Like everything, the personal circumstances of your child and the family where he is going to sleep are important to take into account. In addition, when children are under 8 years old it is better that they do not go to sleep at the house of friends since they still have an imaginative world that is too magical and it is not a good idea for them to witness family scenes outside their home.
Although if you think that your child is ready to go to sleep at his friend’s house because of his age, it will be good for you to take into account some tips, and above all, if he still has enuresis some nights.
As your child grows, he will have opportunities to spend the night away from home, whether it is because he is spending the night at a friend’s house, for a school trip or because he is at a vacation camp. A child who tidies up in bed will not want to spend the night away from home for fear and shame of being discovered. Bedwetting can be a real stressor for a child, and they may feel embarrassed and may refuse to talk about it.
If you want your child to spend the night at a friend’s house because they want to do it and you think they will have a good time, then do not miss these tips.
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MEET THE PARENTS
Never let your child go to sleep at a friend’s house if you don’t meet the parents first. Those people will be the ones who take care of your child, you are entrusting them with their safety and well-being! Most parents would prefer to be prepared for a sleepover by having multiple daytime dates and being relatively friendly with other parents.
If you are comfortable with the other child’s parents, then you will feel more confident about your child staying overnight at home. Inform their parents privately and without the other child having to find out about your child’s nocturnal enuresis so that they can discreetly help your child in case any need arises.
TELL THE OTHER PARENTS TO KEEP YOU INFORMED
It’s okay for them to call you or text you to tell you how things are going. Even thanks to new technologies, they can send you photos or videos about how the children are having it.
Also tell your child that it’s okay to call you at any time, whether it’s to pick him up or just to say hello. If you are not comfortable for any reason, you will have to call you quickly to come and pick you up. Also, if you see that your child has the need to call you or wants to go home, it is because he or she is not ready to stay all night away from home. By giving your child real freedom to come home whenever they want, you are making the sleepover easier for them.
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READY TO SLEEP OUTSIDE
Each child is different, and each child will be ready for the night at different times. If your child is still having trouble sleeping in his own bed, has nightmares, or is a sleepwalker, perhaps it’s best to wait a little longer and get over these issues before embarking on a sleepover in an unfamiliar environment. If they experience separation anxiety issues when they are away from you, it is also wise to wait.
Also, do not tell your child that he is not going to sleep at his friends’ house because he pees at night because it can be harmful to his psychosocial development. Remember your child and assure him many other children also wet their beds and that it is only a stage that will pass.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.