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Approximately 15% of bedwetters spontaneously become dry each year. Your dilemma is that there is no way of knowing when this will happen for your child.

If you opt for the "Wait" option, there are some things to keep in mind:

Do not restrict fluids in the evening

This is rarely effective. In fact it is better to increase fluid intake. A child needs a full bladder to sense a full bladder. There is a risk of dehydration with restriction of fluids.

Treat any constipation

A continually full bowel can put added pressure on the bladder.

Look for alternatives to disposable diapers

They are very convenient but do have several disadvantages:

• the expense can be over $1,000 a year
• bedwetting may be more prolonged because of the relative comfort of a disposable diaper
• world-wide use of disposable diapers has become an environmental issue
• there is growing concern of the effect on future fertility of boys due to overheating of the testis inside disposable diapers.

If you are not ready for more active treatment such as a bedwetting alarm, consider using cloth diapers and diaper covers instead of disposables.

Relax with your decision, knowing you and your child have options for treatment if needed.