Originally Posted by
Eclipsepearl
Swim diapers are only for no.2. They don't hold no.1 at all. Most kids PT for that first, so there is less risk to go swimming, even if the child isn't fully trained yet.
But since #1 is generally sterile and we're talking about really tiny amounts, all that really matters is #2. The snot that comes out of many adults' noses in the pool is probably a bigger health risk than a toddler's pee.