‘-Clean the circumcision site with soap and water every day.
-Gently pull back the foreskin and wash underneath it.
-Do not force the foreskin to retract if it is still attached to the head of the penis. This could cause pain or bleeding.
-If you see any redness, swelling, discharge, or bleeding, call your child’s doctor.
-Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) to the circumcision site each day to keep it from sticking to the diaper.
-Your child may have a yellowish crust on the circumcision site. This is normal and will go away on its own.
-The circumcision site will heal in about 7 to 10 days.
-Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief, as needed.
-Have your child take a bath every day until the circumcision site heals.
You should clean the circumcision site with soap and water every day. Gently pull back the foreskin and wash underneath it. Do not force the foreskin to retract if it is still attached to the head of the penis. This could cause pain or bleeding.
If you see any redness, swelling, discharge, or bleeding, call your child’s doctor. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) to the circumcision site each day to keep it from sticking to the diaper.
Your child may have a yellowish crust on the circumcision site. This is normal and will go away on its own. The circumcision site will heal in about 7 to 10 days. Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief, as needed.
Have your child take a bath every day until the circumcision site heals.