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Posted by: Heather L. Terry, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CUNP on Feb 20, 2026

Is your child urgently running to the bathroom and having urinary accidents? Is your child experiencing urinary tract infections (UTIs) or pain with urination? Urinary problems and UTIs occur in many children and can affect family, social and school life.

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Urinary Tract Infections In Babies
Many parents may not know that babies can get infections in their urinary tract. In fact, childhood urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for more than 1 million pediatrician visits each year in the US.
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A Treatment Option for Refractory Incontinence
Helping kids overcome urinary incontinence isn’t just about managing accidents, it’s about restoring confidence and quality of life. Learn how sacral nerve stimulation offers hope for children who haven’t responded to traditional treatments.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Urology Radiology Assessment Tools: Creating a Plan for Your Child's Care

Sep 22, 2025

First published August 2023 Updated September 2025 The urinary system is made up of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. In general terms, the kidney filters out waste and extra fluid from the body. The ureters are the drainage tubes that move urine from the kidney to the bladder. Read More

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The Bedwetting Blues

Sep 11, 2025

Waking up to wet sheets can be frustrating for kids and parents alike, but bedwetting is a normal part of childhood. Discover what causes nighttime accidents, strategies that may help, and why patience and reassurance are the keys to supporting your child. Read More

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Bladder Exstrophy: Care by Age and Stage

Apr 15, 2025

Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a two-stage care approach to bladder exstrophy that gives families time to bond with their child, time to adjust and time to develop a plan with our experts. Read More

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Bladder Exstrophy: 4 Things to Know

Feb 25, 2025

Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that happens when a baby's bladder sticks out through the wall of the stomach. Bladder exstrophy affects the organs in the urinary and reproductive systems. It can cause problems with the abdominal wall, bladder, genitals, pelvic bones, rectum and anus. Read More

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It’s Important to Use the Correct Names for Parts of the Body. Here’s Why.

Nov 12, 2024

In the realm of parenting, education and healthcare, communication is key. One of the most critical aspects of this communication involves the language we use to describe the human body, particularly when it comes to children’s genitals. Using correct anatomical terms, rather than substitutions like “privates” or other indirect expressions, is essential.  Read More

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Kidney Abnormalities: How They Develop and Where They Are Located

Sep 20, 2023

There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location. Read More

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Prune Belly Syndrome: 5 Things to Know

Apr 27, 2023

Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth defect. It affects the urinary tract, genitals and abdominal wall. Babies are born with it. Read More

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HPV Vaccine for Boys: Cancer Protection for the Future

Jan 06, 2023

Human papillomavirus is a group of viruses that can cause warts on different parts of the body. The common types of HPV can cause cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. Read More