Bedwetting

Dry days, wet nights

by Maribeth Boelts ; illustrated by Kathy Parkinson

LB (short for Little Bunny) has been able to got to the toilet by himself during the day for quite a while but he still keeps waking up at night time, wet, frustrated, ashamed and upset.  His parents sit him down and explain that it takes a little longer to be able stay dry during the night.  They tell him that when his body is ready, he will stay dry.  When he asks whether he should go back to wearing nappies at night, LB's parents say "We don't mind washing your sheets in the morning if you don't mind changing your pyjamas in the middle of the night." Eventually, with his parents sensitivity and support, LB does manage to stay dry at night.  A reassuring book for youngsters and their families dealing with this issue, to share.  This book includes a "Note for parents" discussing the importance of maintaining a "low-key, patient attitude toward bed-wetting.".

Citation:

Boelts, Maribeth & Parkinson, Kathy. Dry days, wet nights, Morton Grove, Ill. : Whitman, 1994.

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