How Do You Keep A Spica Cast Clean?
Spica casting is not pleasant for anyone who ever has to wear it or care for someone who must be put into this situation. There are a few tips in helping keep the cast clean and dry. The first thing you can do to eliminate the cast from getting extra dirty is to buy a few different pairs or knee socks. Especially if caring for an infant, they spit up all the time and the last thing you want to do is to have to get the cast replaced because it has gotten wet. Cut the feet out of the socks at around the ankle area. Instantly you have a pair of stylish leg coverings, you can buy them in all sorts of colors to even match outfits. Also buy extra moleskin to cover the edges of the cast especially around the diapering area. Moleskin can be cut to size and works great to keep the cast dry in areas more prone to dampness. Moleskin can be costly if you buy the smaller packs often, so i would recommend buying it by the roll online and having it shipped. Make sure when purchasing moleskin you get
