Signs that your child has a bladder problem are they are constantly wetting their pants or have leaking urine or even foul smelling urine.
Although it's normal in some cases for kids to wet their pants occasionally they should not wet their pants too often or everyday.
If the child wets their pants everyday or constantly then the child may have a bladder issue or bladder infection.
The child may also be experience an overactive bladder and should see a doctor.
Or your child may also have a UTI causing them tow et their pants.
Signs of a UTI or Urinary Tract Infection in Children include.
Fever.
Abdominal pain or fullness.
Strong, foul-smelling urine.
Poor growth. Failure to thrive.
Weight loss or failure to gain weight.
Irritability.
Vomiting and diarrhea.
Poor feeding
Some ways to help a child with an overactive bladder include.
Have your child avoid drinks and food with caffeine. Caffeine can stimulate the bladder.
Create a reward system so children have an incentive. It's important not to punish a child for wetting accidents, but instead reward positive behaviors.
Serve bladder-friendly foods and drinks.
A child younger than 12 months of age has no control over bladder or bowel movements.
There is very little control between 12 to 18 months.
Most children are unable to obtain bowel and bladder control until 24 to 30 months.
The average age of toilet training is 27 months.