■ You should seek medical advice as soon as any child under 5 wets the bed.
False! It’s common for children under 5 to wet the bed. If your child wets the bed more than twice a week, you should seek advice.
■ Bedwetting will be avoided if your child drinks less at night.
False! Fluid intake is only one possible factor. Other causes may be emotional, or down to an overactive bladder. It can also run in families.
■ Medication is the only answer.
False! Medication can help when other treatments, like bedwetting alarms, don’t. There are also many self-help techniques you can try.
■ Adults can also wet the bed, too.
True! If you still wet the bed, see a GP. Bedwetting may be a symptom of other urinary conditions.