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There are three main types of bed wetting alarms on the market – the wearable alarm, the wireless alarm and the bedmat alarm. But it doesn’t matter which type you go for, it is vital that you choose a good product. You will definitely not succeed with a substandard unit which falls apart within the first couple of weeks, or with an alarm which fails to trigger or is not loud enough to wake the child.

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You are going to be investing a great deal of energy into getting your child dry so
to give your youngster every chance of success, get a bed wetting alarm which meets the following criteria:

Durable and safe – choose a bed wetting alarm from a company whose products are of high-quality, with no inferior fittings or wires which may be pulled out by a young child.

Comfort – a comfortable alarm unit which is lightweight will mean a child actually wears it and goes on with the program.

Reliable – this is essential as the alarm needs to start every time it senses urine and not from sweating.

Loud Sound – the sound must be loud enough to wake the child. For a deep sleeper you may want to choose a bed wetting alarm which has multiple sounds and other stimulus options such as vibration.

Secure Sensor – a secure sensor which remains in place and is easy to detach and attach is a must. Sensors that clip to a youngster’s underwear are the easiest to use.

Easy to use – go for an alarm which is straightforward to set up and reset.

Choice – when you involve your child with purchasing the bed wetting alarm, he or she is more likely to co-operate with using it. Some manufacturers have a good choice of styles and a selection of colors which appeal to children.

Price – keep in mind that generally you get what you pay for when shopping for a bed wetting alarm. Expect to pay about $90 for a durable, reliable bed wetting alarm.

Warranty – as it can often take about three months or longer for a young child to stop wetting the bed, go with an alarm with at least a 90 day warranty – twelve months is more desirable.

A good bed wetting alarm may seem expensive at first, but consider the cost of disposable diapers and the additional laundry, in addition to the stress bedwetting causes to the parent and child. If your youngster masters dry nights, you will be compensated in more ways than one!

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 7th, 2010 at 7:06 pm and is filed under Good Parenting.