Video Series: Busting the Myths

Myth 1 - "Don't worry, most kids will grow out of it eventually."

Continence Nurse Lisa Smith addresses whether children really do just grow out of wetting and soiling issues.

Myth 2 - "My child is just lazy and just doesn't seem to care if they are wet or soiled."

Continence Nurse Lisa Smith says children do care if they are wet or soiled. She offers insight into what is really happening and explains that they are not being naughty and it's not their fault.

Myth 3 - "My child poops every day. There is no way they can be constipated."

Continence Nurse Lisa Smith busts the myth that children who poo every day can't be constipated - and offers an easy test you can do to find out.

Myth 4 - "If you want to avoid bedwetting don't drink too much during the day."

Children's Continence Nurse Lisa Smith busts the myth that you should limit how much children or teens drink during the day to stop them from wetting the bed at night. She offers some advice on how best to manage fluid intake.

Myth 5 - "Don't give your child a nappy to poop in as you're just encouraging this behaviour."

Continence Nurse Lisa Smith says if your child wants to poop in a nappy, let them, as it's better than stool withholding leading to constipation. She offers advice on how to best manage this to help them through this phase.