The scenario

Technician Vicky finds Sarah Bishop by the incontinence fixture. “Everything OK, Sarah?” asks Vicky.

“I don’t know really,” replies Sarah. “It’s Leo, he’s still not dry at night, and I’m not really sure what to do.”

“How old is he now?” enquires Vicky. “And have you tried anything already?”

“Leo’s six now, and he’s always been great during the day, it’s just nights that are hit and miss. I’ve tried waking him up to go to the toilet when I go up to bed and giving him less to drink, but nothing seems to work reliably.”

“What does he make of it?”

“Well, I don’t want to make a big thing of it, so we have just quietly continued with the pull-ups at night, and those mattress protector things, but they don’t always hold it all and the constant laundry is starting to get me down,” Sarah answers. “From Leo’s point of view, birthday parties are starting to become sleepovers and while he doesn’t want to miss out, he’s also worried that he’ll wet himself and his friends will see. Any idea what I can do?”