Question
Does a 2-week-old baby need to wear a navel patch while swimming?
Answer
If the baby’s navel has healed, there is no need to use a navel patch when swimming. When bathing, if there is a wound, proper waterproof measures should be taken, but once the wound has healed, there is no longer a need for the patch. Swimming simply involves babies soaking in water and gently moving their limbs, so the risk is not significant.