Bed Wetting
Dust mites! The little mite with a big appetite!
Horrible beasties, creepy critters, pukey pests, sick bugs. Whatever you call them – dust mites, bed mites, house mites – these microscopic monsters can make us sick! But what do these little louts look like? What do they eat? And what do they do? Does it really matter? If they’re so tiny, how much harm…
Read MoreIncontinence in Children
We hear a lot about incontinence in adults, especially older people, but not as often in children. Incontinence in children is actually not so uncommon. It is expected in really young children who have not yet been toilet trained or who have not yet finished training. But it does occur in older children. It is…
Read MoreHow to cope with nocturia
Nocturia sounds like the title of a horror movie, but it isn’t. Although, experiencing nocturia can be rather horrible. Nocturia simply means the need for frequent urination at night and can lead to bed wetting or incontinence. This is a common problem for both men and women and especially for those over 50. There are…
Read MoreBedGuard rated “Excellent” by CSIRO
At BedGuard, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and delivering quality products to our customers. This has been recognised by CSIRO with an “excellent” rating. Our Founder and CEO, Peter Carey, invented the BedGuard Treatment when used with the proprietary Healthguard after recognising a clear need to improve mattress health. Mattresses are often exposed to…
Read MoreHow to handle bed wetting as a family
The first step in handling bed wetting as a family is to realise that your child undoubtedly finds bed wetting to be a stressful event. Bed wetting is common among children up to the age of three and should not be an area for concern until around the age of six. Here are some tips…
Read MoreWaterproof mattress protector vs waterproof mattress
The waterproof mattress protector has been the traditional way of keeping mattresses dry. However, the advent of the waterproof mattress where protector and mattress are one has changed the way people think about having a refreshing night’s sleep. Here are the differences between the two. Waterproof mattress protectors are placed around a conventional mattress and…
Read MoreHow to free your child from bedwetting anxiety
Bedwetting is a normal part of childhood, at least until the age of three and often later. But, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t necessarily seem this way to your child. Childhood can be rather uncomfortable. A child has little control of his or her environment and must rely on parents and other caregivers…
Read MoreEasy to Clean Cot Mattress Save Time
Keep Baby Dry and Clean It’s a complex juggling act trying to keep baby happy, dry and clean. Your baby needs ongoing attention and all the love and quality time you can give. And rightly so. But when you’re constantly changing nappies, washing the baby bedding, cleaning, vacuuming, answering the phone, preparing formula, having your…
Read MoreSurprising Facts About Kids Bed Wetting
Tips For Dealing With Bed Wetting Kids For our kids in Australia, no doubt like the rest of the world, bed wetting is very common. In fact, between the ages of 5 and 15 years old, 37,000 children across Victoria regularly wet their bed. Now, that’s a lot of wet mattresses! In Victoria alone for example,…
Read MoreHelping Kids Get To Sleep Well
Mattress Protection For A Healthy Sleep Your BedGuard mattress protects against little accidents ensuring uninterrupted sleep. The Following Tips may be useful to get your loved one to sleep. Sleep time Encourage your child to go to bed and wake-up roughly at the the same time everyday. School nights and weekends should vary no more than 1…
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