The 'Enurad' is a unique alarm.

A small remote wetness sensor fits into a sliced pantyliner placed inside a pair of briefs.

At the first drop of urine, sensor sends a signal to the clock receiver which rings until alarm is turned off.

The alarm clock receiver is powered by a 9V adapter plug and 1.5V battery.

No wires on child

Instant response to wetting

The alarm clock receiver can be placed away from the bed

Comfortable to wear

Easy to use

Sensor placed in briefs. May not suit older boys and men.

Needs to be set up in a (simple) two-step sequence.

Many different brands on market.

Consist of a small wetness sensor linked by a wire to an alarm box attached to the pyjamas. The sensor is clipped onto the briefs or a pantyliner.

Alarm is usually stopped by pressing a button on the alarm box, or by pulling out the connection.

Cheap

Portable

Instant response to wetting

Easy care

Wire attachment can tangle and be easily pulled out.

Alarm cannot be placed away from the bed

Sensor placed in briefs. May not suit older boys and men.

Small batteries are fiddly and need replacing frequently

A few different brands on market.

A rubber or plastic mat sensor is embedded or embossed with wire.

This mat sensor is placed on the mattress protector and covered with a sheet or towel.

Wire attachment to a battery operated alarm box.

When alarm sounds, alarm is switched off.

No need to wear briefs or pyjamas

Reliable - sensor has large catchment area for urine

Alarm usually powered by rechargeable battery

Some brands require wet bedding to be removed before alarm sound can be switched off.