How Do I Waterproof My Childs Arm Cast?
There are few things more frustrating, for both parent and child, than the trauma and recovery from a broken arm or leg. Even if it isn’t summer, curtailing water sports and activities, there is never a convenient season of the year. Showers and baths can’t be put on hold. There is a range of commercial products for waterproofing casts (see Resources listing) that cost approximately $10 – $35, but do-it-yourself is the most affordable option. Unroll a few inches of plastic wrap — enough to lay the sticky edge along the length of the cast. Wind the wrap around the cast several times, pressing it snug to the cast with your hands as you work all the way around. If the cast is longer than the width of the plastic wrap, keep covering it in progressive layers up or down the length until it is thoroughly covered. A final round at each end should extend beyond the edges and adhere snugly to the skin. This final seal is more comfortable to remove than any kind of tape. If you want a little ext
