Eight in ten kids who wet the bed have never been to a sleepover – due to embarrassment

Eight in ten children who experience bedwetting have never attended a sleepover – because they’re too embarrassed. A survey of 742 adults, with children aged 4-11, found 69 percent of kids have turned down an invite to a sleepover party.

And nearly as many parents (67 percent) have declined an invitation on their child’s behalf.

To help parents and kids deal with the experience, and help kids make friends and gain independence through sleepovers, Pampers Ninjamas teamed up with Dr Ranj Singh on educational and fun content discussing bedwetting, and how to prepare for nights out of the home.

The three-part series provides education about why bladder leaks can happen, as well as practical tips on how to manage them – particularly during sleepover moments.

Paediatrician, TV presenter, and author, Dr Ranj, said: “Sleepovers can play an important role in developing the confidence and independence of children, as well as for their enjoyment.

“So I am proud to be helping the 82 percent of children who are currently missing out, to offer practical advice as to how to better prepare for overnight stays with friends and family.”

The research also found more than a quarter of the adult respondents (26 percent) are not comfortable discussing bedwetting with parents hosting sleepovers.

And 35 percent report an increase in bedwetting before going back to school, suggesting scholastic stress could be a trigger.

To combat the situation, 76 percent have invested in a waterproof mattress, while 68 percent have purchased nappies for older children.