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Hi, @luvfmam. Here is a response from Erin, pediatric physical therapist, that you may find helpful: Bed wetting 1 – 2 times per month is not unusual for kids below age 10. Setting a potty-schedule every 2 – 3 hours throughout the daytime to pee (or at least attempt to pee), making sure the child is drinking water throughout the daytime, stopping fluid intake 2 hours before bedtime, eating lots of healthy fruits and vegetables, and make sure the child is listening and responding to his/her body’s urges to pee/poop as soon as the urge is sensed are all basic things that can set the stage for success and dryness at night.
It is fairly common for a boy to have rare bed wetting. Sometimes they sleep very deeply and don’t register that they have to go. You can limit liquids close to bedtime and make sure he goes to bathroom before bed.