Grade 3 Hygiene And Nutrition Personal Hygiene – Personal hygiene during bed wetting Notes

Hygiene And Nutrition

Topic: Personal Hygiene — Subtopic: Personal hygiene during bed wetting

This page gives simple, kind steps for children (age 8) and their caregivers in Kenya to stay clean and healthy if a child wets the bed at night. Remember: it is common and not your fault. 😊

Before bedtime — easy rules

• Go to the toilet right before sleeping. 🚽
• Drink less water 1–2 hours before bed (but drink well during the day). 💧
• Wear comfortable pyjamas and, if needed, a waterproof sheet under you. (Use a plastic cover or big plastic bag under the sheet.)
• Keep a small change bag near the bed with spare shorts/pants, underwear and a towel. 🎒

If the bed gets wet — what the child can do

1. Stay calm. This happens to many children. You are not in trouble. 🤗
2. Call a parent, guardian, or elder quietly. Use kind words.
3. Change into clean underwear and pyjamas. Put the wet clothes and sheets into a plastic bag. 🧺
4. If you can, wash your private parts with warm water and a little soap, then dry with a clean towel. (Parents can help.) 🚿
5. Wash your hands with soap and water after changing. ✋

Caregiver steps to clean bedding (simple and practical)

• Remove wet sheets and pyjamas right away. Put them in a covered bucket or plastic bag.
• Rinse the sheets in a bucket or basin with water. Add laundry soap or detergent and wash by hand.
• Rinse well, then dry the sheets and clothes in the sun (jua). Sunlight helps dry and freshen them. ☀️
• If you do not have a washing machine, scrub gently with a brush or by hand using laundry soap like you usually do at home.

Cleaning the mattress

• If you use a waterproof cover, remove and wash it like the sheets.
• Blot the wet spot on the mattress with a clean towel to take away as much liquid as possible.
• Sprinkle a little dry baking soda (if available) on the damp area to help remove smell. After some hours, brush it off and air the mattress in the sun. 🛏️☀️
• If you cannot remove the mattress, open windows and let it dry by airing it outside for a while.

A simple bedside kit to keep ready

(Make a small bag or box)

• Spare pyjamas and underwear
• Towel and a small plastic bag for wet clothes
• Wet wipes or a cloth and small soap for quick clean
• Extra sheet or plastic cover

Emotional care — be kind and supportive

• Tell the child it is OK and you will help. Do not shout or punish. ❤️
• Praise the child for helping to change and clean up.
• Teach them small steps so they can feel more confident each night.

When to see a nurse or doctor

• If bed wetting starts suddenly and the child used to stay dry at night.
• If the child has pain when peeing, fever, blood in urine, or if wetting happens a lot and you worry.
• Talk to your school nurse, local clinic, or a parent for advice. It is okay to ask for help. 🩺

Quick tips: Keep calm, wash with soap and sun-dry sheets, use a spare kit, and always be kind. If unsure, ask a parent, teacher or nurse. You can learn to manage it and feel better each night. 🌙

Note for caregivers: These are hygienic steps for home care in Kenya. For medical advice, see a health worker.