MAKIS in Plympton, South Australia, Australia | Medical equipment supplier

MAKIS

Locality: Plympton, South Australia, Australia

Address: Parcel Collect 10041 54329 5038 Plympton, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.makis.com.au

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23.01.2022 CHOOSING A SUITABLE BEDWETTING ALARM There are lots of bedwetting alarms available on the market. Not only are they of different types and designs, their price also varies. It is not an easy task to choose the right one. The following are the key factors one needs to take into consideration when making such a choice. 1. Volume... Loudness is one of the most important factors that should be considered. Many reviews show that it is of no use if the alarm volume is not loud enough to wake your child up. However, the same volume level can be too soft for one person but too loud for another. A fixed volume level is unable to cater to different needs. An alarm with volume control is therefore desirable. 2. User-friendly Since a typical treatment takes about 6-12 weeks and the user may need to go to toilet during night time, it should be easy for him/her to attach and detach the alarm unit and sensor from the clothing. Depending on the types of sensor, ways to attach the sensor to the clothing are different. 3. Comfort As the user has to wear the alarm during sleep time, both the size and the weight of the alarm unit are the factors that should also be taken into account. 4. Cost The selling price of a bedwetting alarm ranges from AUD$50 to over AUD$150. To get your money’s-worth, you can simply make a comparison among the features of the alarms against their selling price. Since some alarms have to be used together with accessories, such as mini pad, the selling price of the alarms can be higher than those stated. Hence, when you estimate the price, don’t forget to include the potential cost!

20.01.2022 After trying so many things for my daughter to stop wetting the bed I used this alarm and found that it was the only thing that worked. It was fantastic and my daughter was free from bedwetting after 3 weeks of using this alarm. Tanya Payne, NSW Australia

17.01.2022 TYPES OF ALARMS All bedwetting alarms consist of three main components: an alarm unit, a moisture sensor and a transmission medium. They all function in a similar principle: when urine is detected, the moisture sensor will trigger the alarm to sound/ vibrate which will, in turn, awaken a child to get up and use toilet. With the proper use of the alarm, a child will be taught to respond to a full bladder gradually. Bedwetting alarms are generally classified into 3 categories: ...wearable alarms, wireless alarms and pad-type alarms. 1. Wearable alarms Both the moisture sensor and the alarm unit of a wearable alarm are attached to the user’s clothing. When urine is detected, the moisture sensor will send a signal to the alarm unit via a physical cord. Since the sensor is attached directly to the user’s briefs, only a small amount of urine will trigger the alarm to respond. 2. Wireless alarms Instead of using a cord like a wearable alarm, the moisture sensor of a wireless alarm transmits signals to the alarm unit in a wireless way. The moisture sensor is attached to the user’s briefs whilst the alarm unit can be placed on bedside or anywhere in the child’s room. Some wireless alarms provide an extra alarm unit for parents so that they can put it in their own room and be alerted as well. 3. Pad-type alarms Unlike the foregoing alarms, pad-type alarm is not fixed to the user’s clothing. The moisture sensor is hidden inside a pad that is placed under the user’s bed sheet. The alarm unit is connected to the pad by a cord and is usually placed on the bedside. Since the sensor is not attached directly to the user’s briefs, the amount of urine which is required to trigger the sensor to respond will be relatively larger. Attached is a comparison among various types of bedwetting alarm Note: The greater the number is, the better the performance is / the cheaper the alarm is. The greatest number is 5 and the smallest one is 1. Comparison is made by taking the average of the alarms available for study.

14.01.2022 The bedwetting alarm worked really well, it took about 8 weeks, but my son is now completely dry every night. The only remark I have on the product is that after a while my son found the wire annoying and was reluctant to put the alarm on. Also we had a few occasions were my son pulled the wire in his sleep while turning and the alarm came loose, setting off the alarm. Overall I can highly recommend the alarm, it was much easier than the alternative making an appointment at... the children’s hospital for an assessment and renting an alarm the waiting list for that is ver 6 months. Many thanks, Inge Pullar, Australia

14.01.2022 The DryEasy Bedwetting alarm is the all-in-one solution for your kid. Watch the video clip and you will be amazed of its features.

14.01.2022 MAIN CAUSES OF BEDWETTING 1. Genetic factor Bedwetting appears to run in family. If both parents had bedwetting habit when they were children, the chance of their child being a bedwetter is higher.... 2. Slower development of central nervous system Some bedwetting children are simply slower in developing the ability to respond to the signal that the bladder is full. 3. Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production ADH is the hormone that reduces urine production during sleep. Children who have insufficient ADH produce more urine than the capacity of their bladders during sleep. 4. Infection and disease Secondary nocturnal enuresis and daytime wetting can be related to infection and disease. In rare cases, it is caused by infection such as urinary tract infection.

13.01.2022 Since we only started our facebook page not long ago, there had been no review on the product. Start from next week onward, we will share with you some testimonials from our customers. They have all experienced how great our product is.

13.01.2022 Thank you for the opportunity to give feedback regarding your bedwetting alarm. We had tried other alarms (pad/mat style) with no success, but the Dry Easy has been brilliant! It is very easy to use, very reasonably priced and is so sensitive that the smallest drop sets it off so the child doesn’t have to wet the whole bed before they are awakened. I have found this alarm so helpful for my child. We are still using the alarm (following a program) and my child has been dr...y now for 18 consecutive nights! Thank you so much! A happy mom, Australia

12.01.2022 I cannot speak highly enough of your product! Used the dryeasy alarm on my 7year old son who was extremely embarrassed about his bed wetting problem. Within 3 weeks he was dry and has been dry ever since (several months now), with not one accident! We are amazed. The product does take some dedication and I had my son sleeping in our room for 2wks to ensure he awoke when the alarm went off. By the end of the 2nd week he was waking on his own and taking himself to the toilet an...d by the 3rd week he was dry. He wore the alarm for a further week just to be safe, with no accidents and has been dry ever since. I would highly recommend your product to anyone as it is easy to use and 3 weeks is nothing in comparison to the expense of pull-ups or loads of washing and embarrassment caused by bed wetting. My son is very proud of himself and can now enjoy sleepovers with his friends instead of having to worry about hiding his pull-ups. Fiona, Australia

09.01.2022 We have now just had my 5 year old complete his 14 consecutive dry night using the dryeasy bedwetting alarm. Initially I was a little sceptical as my son was a really heavy sleeper. So the first two weeks I was in his room and soon as the alarm went off we raced off to the toilet, and I was wondering how was this going to work then on the third week my son just started getting up by himself and going to the toilet when he needed to and we only had one mishap since that week. ...So now after completing 14 days of dry nights he can take the alarm off and I will put it away until his little sister turns 5. We did have a few mishaps with the alarm and I thought it might be faulty but then I got additional tips regarding the cleaning of it from your company and it was all ok. Considering I have had very limited success with dry nights since my son was toilet trained during the day at age 2.5 years old this is amazing that is sorted in a matter of weeks. I can’t tell you how happy I am not to have to worry about extra washing and his skin being irritated and he is so happy that he is dry every morning now. Thanks very much. Kirsten, Western Australia

09.01.2022 Our son was still wetting at night and about to turn 11. He was embarrased and we were frustrated. We’d tried everything from encouragement to medication and nothing was working. He’d have occasional success for a few nights, then lapse again. Finally I found the DryEasy alarm on google and ordered one. It was here within a couple of days. It was easy to use and incredibly effective! Within a week, our son was dry as a bone! A week to verify he was keeping dry and that was it! Steve, Australia

08.01.2022 TYPES OF SENSORS There are a few types of sensors available in the market, among which, clip type and rubber pad type are commonly used 1. Clip type... The sensor is attached to the outside of the underwear with the use of a clip. As it is easy to be attached, use of this type of sensor is commonly found. 2. Rubber pad type Instead of using an attaching device, the sensor is put inside a mini pad by which the former can be held in place. Before fixing the sensor in the pad, a slit has to be cut in the absorbing layers of the mini pad and then have it taped across by a sticky tape so as to prevent the sensor from being pulled out.

03.01.2022 USEFUL TIPS IN USING BEDWETTING ALARM - You are recommended to have a trial run of all steps in using the alarm during day time with your child before the first time use. - Rapid response on hearing or feeling the alarm can enhance the success rate in overcoming bedwetting. Parents play an important role, in particular at the initial stage, in awaking a sleeping child for urination and are therefore recommended to sleep in the same room with the child for the first 2 weeks of... using the alarm. - Your child does not want to wet the bed. Do not scold or blame him/her for any wet night. Encouragement can help your child overcome bedwetting. - Use progress card to show your child his/her steady improvement and enhance his/her sense of achievement. - Keep using the alarm for 2 more weeks after dryness so as to lower the chance of relapse. - Test the alarm by wetting the sensor and pressing down the sensor lever before use. The alarm vibrates and/or sounds (as the case may be) with the LED light on when it is activated. - Always keep the sensor dry. Never put anything under the sensor lever. - Ensure the sensor is adequately cleaned every few days so that its sensitivity can be maintained. Urine residue left on the sensor can keep the alarm from working properly. - Do not clip anything onto the cord or damage it by any means. Do not pull the cord out of the alarm unit. - The cord should go UNDER the pajamas as it can prevent the sensor from being dislodged. Do not unplug the cord from the alarm unit unless for cleaning. - To achieve the best results, it is recommended to set the operation mode to vibration and sound. - Always use the same type of batteries. Do not mix the old ones and the new ones. - Always watch the product video to know more about the features and operation details of an alarm before making a purchase! See more

02.01.2022 Thanks to the DryEasy bedwetting alarm I now have a very happy 7 year old boy (and Mum!). It worked. After charting his progress over about 7 weeks, we had 4 wet nights and the rest were dry. I am very happy with this product and have been singing it’s praises around town. I would definitely recommend this product. Thanks again. Justine, Australia