Can my child go swimming? Or to a water park with the prosthesis?

It is almost always recommended that your child remove their prosthesis to go in the water. However, there are specific types of prostheses and certain parts that are water resistant or waterproof. Always ask your certified treating prosthetist about your child’s individual prosthesis for specific instructions on what to do in or around water. However, the general rule of thumb is that the prosthesis should be rinsed with fresh water after being in the ocean or a pool. Salt water and chlorinated water can be damaging to prosthetic parts and even make the prosthesis unsafe if not treated properly.