28 September 2023 , 10:25
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Eight in ten children who experience bedwetting have never attended a sleepover – because they’re too embarrassed.
A survey of 742 adults, with children aged 4-11, found 69% of kids have turned down an invite to a sleepover party – and nearly as many parents (67%) have declined an invitation on their child's behalf.
To help parents and kids deal with the experience, and help kids make friends and gain independence through sleepovers, Pampers Ninjamas teamed up with Dr Ranj Singh on educational and fun content discussing bedwetting, and how to prepare for nights out of the home.
The three-part series provides education about why bladder leaks can happen, as well as practical tips on how to manage them – particularly during sleepover moments.
And a quarter of parents admit they don't feel comfortable discussing their child's bedwetting habits with other mums and dads (Olga Rolenko/Getty Images)Paediatrician, TV presenter, and author, Dr Ranj, said: “Sleepovers can play an important role in developing the confidence and independence of children, as well as for their enjoyment.
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“So I am proud to be helping the 82% of children who are currently missing out, to offer practical advice as to how to better prepare for overnight stays with friends and family.”
The research also found more than a quarter of the adult respondents (26%) are not comfortable discussing bedwetting with parents hosting sleepovers.
And 35% report an increase in bedwetting before going back to school, suggesting scholastic stress could be a trigger.
To combat the situation, 76% have invested in a waterproof mattress, while 68% have purchased nappies for older children.