Does a Baby Need a Navel Patch for Swimming?

If a 15-day-old baby’s navel has healed, there is no need to use a navel patch while swimming. Just like bathing, if there is a wound, it needs to be waterproof, but once it has healed, there is no longer a need. Swimming just involves babies soaking in water and gently moving their limbs, so the risk is not significant.
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