Since enuresis (bedwetting) tends to run in families, it is not that
surprising that 4 of my 5 potty trained children still have trouble
making it through the night without an accident. I didn't start to gain
nighttime bladder control until I was a teenager! There are lots of
products available now to help make life easier for a child who wets
the bed. All of the major diaper manufacturers have a pullup type
disposable pant for those who struggle with bedwetting. But what if you
are not of the disposable mindset and are looking for cheaper or
greener alternatives? Using cloth pants as an alternative to
disposables for bedwetters is good for the environment and good for
your wallet. Cloth pants for bedwetters can be hard to find, but they
are available.
My favorite of the available options are Snap-EZ 'training' pants . They
offer wide range of options, from lots of fabric choices to extra snaps
for more flexible sizing. A great choice for bedwetters is the
All-in-One pants, which have a waterproof fabric on the outside and 3
layers of absorbent fabric with your choice of microfleece, suedecloth,
stretch terry or velour on the inside. Snap-EZ is the only company that
offers a full range of sizes in this type of product. They have up to
size 10 on their All-in-One pants, and even larger sizes on their
companion website geared for adults and those with disabilities,
Snap-EZ for Life . I have been very pleased with their customer service,
and happy to grab some bargains from their Snap-EZ Dealz page.
We
have also tried out Mother of Eden Overnight Undies . They functioned
very well for us. However, they are quite a bit more bulky than the Snap-EZ pants.
That makes them harder to get completely clean and dry in the laundry.
They also only come in white, which makes a child feel more like they
are wearing a diaper. They come in sizes up to 10/12. To find even more cloth alternatives (some of which
come in larger sizes) you can check out the training pants reviews at
Diaper Pin.
If you have a child that needs
more absorbency from a cloth pant, try adding an absorbent insert
rather than looking for a bulkier pant. This will make it easier for
you to launder, but still provide the needed protection.
Cleaning
the pants are the same as washing cloth diapers. If you are already
using cloth diapers in your household, throwing these in with the same
load will work fine. An older child can certainly take the
responsibility for running their own load of cloth pants. Let them know
that you are pleased that they are growing into a responsible young
adult. They will get the message that you don't care that their body
hasn't figured out how to wake up at the right times yet, and are proud
of them for more important reasons!
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