My grandson was born prematurely. He spent several months in an incubator, as if trying to make up for the time he missed in his mother’s womb. When we finally brought him home, it was a day of celebration for our entire family. After so many weeks of worry, the sound of a baby crying in our home brought joy and relief.
At first, everything seemed fine. We noticed nothing alarming and even felt lucky that, despite being born prematurely, he seemed quite healthy. But as the years passed, signs of trouble began to appear. By the time he turned four, we realized that something was wrong—he was still wetting his pants. It wasn’t just occasional accidents; it was happening regularly, and he didn’t even seem to feel it.
This continued for quite some time. We spared no effort trying to help him. Doctors, remedies, advice—we tried everything we could think of. Eventually, we made progress during the day. He stopped wetting himself while awake, but nighttime was still a problem. No matter what we did, he continued to wet the bed every single night.
When he started school, things got even worse. Perhaps it was nerves, or maybe fear of the teacher, but the daytime accidents started again. His classmates mocked him, and the emotional toll it took on him was devastating. Eventually, he refused to go to school altogether.
We were heartbroken. For a few days, we didn’t even try to send him back. Word spread to our neighbors, and soon we were flooded with suggestions—some helpful, others not so much. Everyone had an opinion, and people were eager to share their own experiences or the remedies that had helped someone they knew.
Then one day, my husband’s cousin came to visit. She shared something personal—her own child had gone through the same issue. She told me about a home remedy that had worked wonders for them, and I don’t know why, but I decided to trust her advice and give it a try. Looking back, I’m so glad I did.
To our amazement, after just a short while, the bedwetting started to decrease. First, the daytime accidents stopped again, but this time, the night-time incidents also began to fade. Soon, he was completely dry—day and night. He went back to school with confidence, and the anxiety that had once gripped our family finally lifted.
Here’s the remedy we used:
Take 1 tablespoon of finely chopped plantain (plantago) leaves and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Cover and let it steep for about 1 hour, then strain the mixture.
Dosage: Give the child 1 tablespoon of the tea 3 to 4 times a day, 20 minutes before meals. The treatment should be continued for at least two weeks, though positive effects usually appear within 4–5 days.
In addition, during the treatment period, it’s crucial that the child take 1 teaspoon of honey before bedtime. Honey not only calms the nervous system but also helps retain fluids in the body during sleep.
If you’re treating the child during the summer months, fresh blackberries and blueberries can be incredibly effective too.
Here’s how to prepare the fruit remedy:
Take 1 tablespoon of freshly picked blackberries and 1 tablespoon of blueberries, pour 500 ml of water over them, and boil the mixture for 5–10 minutes. Let it rest, covered, for 30–40 minutes.
Dosage: Let the child drink one glass of this warm fruit tea 3 to 4 times daily. Continue the treatment for at least two weeks. If you extend the treatment beyond that, even better results can be expected.
Thanks to this simple, natural remedy, our grandson is thriving. He sleeps peacefully through the night, attends school happily, and is free from the embarrassment and discomfort he once knew so well.
Sometimes, the best cures are those passed down through stories, shared between families, and rooted in nature.
