Can I bathe or shower my child without the pouching system on?
Bathing will not hurt the stoma. Many parents choose to bathe their children with the pouch on since there is no way to know when stool or urine will pass from the stoma. They then will change the pouch after the bath. When bathing your child, choose a mild soap that will not interfere with how well the adhesive will stick to your child’s skin5. Make certain that the skin is rinsed with water and dried before applying the new pouching system.
