Sleep alarm

My 10 year old has always had a problem with bedwetting. Until 2 months ago, he had literally had 2 dry nights in his entire life. He always wore PullUps, but they were itchy and very expensive. Doctors had told us he'd outgrow it, and one offered to give him meds to dry out his bladder, but DH and I really hate the idea of unneccesary meds. We tried limiting his liquids and waking him up at various times at night, but nothing worked.

So our current pediatrician suggested a sleep alarm. We tried it and it was almost miraculous. The alarm went off the first five or six nights, but then he started having consecutive dry nights. We offered a reward if he could make it 30 consecutive dry nights, and he did great! He's now made it over 6 weeks without any accidents at all.

I know that's not typical success, but I think since he was older and VERY motivated it helped. I'm so pleased with his progress. And we'll quickly recoup the cost of the alarm ($60) in the money we've saved on PullUps. Definitely a victory, frugal and otherwise!