It usually takes
between 7 to 10 days
for a circumcised penis to heal from the procedure. Until it does, the tip might be raw or yellowish. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following: bleeding that continues or blood on the diaper (more than quarter-sized)
How often should I change diaper after circumcision?
Only use water, and be gentle. For the first day, the penis is covered with a gauze dressing, which you should replace with each diaper change. You can expect your baby to urinate within 12 hours of the circumcision. Clean the site with warm water and a cotton ball
once or twice a day
.
Do Babies sleep a lot after circumcision?
It is common for your baby to be sleepy after circumcision
. Be sure to wake him to eat if he sleeps longer than 2 to 3 hours since the last feeding. To soothe your baby after circumcision: Swaddle him and hold him close.
How do I comfort my baby after circumcision?
To avoid distressing your baby, hold him gently and avoid placing pressure on the penis. Always loosely fasten your baby’s diaper until the wound is healed.
Nursing the baby often, holding him, and sleeping with him
can comfort your baby if he is in pain.
How do I know when my baby’s circumcision is healed?
Most of the time it takes
between 7 to 10 days
for a penis to heal. At first the tip of the penis may appear slightly swollen and red and you may notice a small amount of blood on the diaper. You may also notice a slight yellow discharge or crust after a couple of days. This is a normal part of healing.
When can baby take a bath after circumcision?
Bathing. It’s best to avoid full-body bathing
until the second day after surgery
, but sponge bathing is fine. After the second day, you can bathe your baby or toddler as normal; with newborns, you should wait until the umbilical cord has fallen off, at about two weeks.
How do you clean a baby after circumcision?
After your baby has a circumcision, you will need to keep the area clean.
Gently clean with warm water
— do not use diaper wipes. Soapy water can be used if needed. If there is a dressing on the surgery site, put a new one on (with petroleum jelly) every time you change a diaper for the first day or two.
Do babies cry a lot after circumcision?
It’s normal for the newborn to cry
, especially in the first 24 hours after the procedure. This is a big day for him. Some babies might have a change in feeding and/or sleeping patterns, while others may just be overall fussier.
How can I help my baby’s circumcision heal faster?
Put plenty of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline)
on the circumcision area during each diaper change. This will prevent your baby’s penis from sticking to the diaper while it heals. Fasten your baby’s diapers loosely so that there is less pressure on the penis while it heals.
Are babies in pain after circumcision?
Infants may be fussy and in pain for some hours after a circumcision
, but this usually does not last more than a couple of days. Signs of pain can include crying and problems with sleep and feeding. During the first 24 hours after circumcision, you may give acetaminophen regularly to manage your child’s pain.
Does circumcision hurt at 13?
A
teen circumcision performed at Gentle Circumcision should be virtually painless
, as Dr. Pittman makes every patientʼs comfort a priority at every stage. Teens should take the pre-surgery loading dose of extra- strength acetaminophen at bedtime before, and again, the morning of their procedure.
What is the best time to circumcise a baby?
Circumcision can be done
at any age
. Traditionally, the most common time to do it is soon after your baby is born, or within the first month of life. Because the process is painful, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area and the surgery is performed while the baby is still awake.
How often should I bathe my newborn?
How often does my newborn need a bath? There’s no need to give your newborn a bath every day.
Three times a week
might be enough until your baby becomes more mobile. Bathing your baby too much can dry out his or her skin.
What do you put on a baby’s circumcision?
Put
plenty of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline)
on the circumcision area during each diaper change. This will prevent your baby’s penis from sticking to the diaper while it heals. Fasten your baby’s diapers loosely so that there is less pressure on the penis while it heals.
What ointment is good for circumcision?
Place a quarter-sized amount of ointment,
Aquaphor, petroleum jelly, A&D, or antibiotic (bacitracin, Neosporin, or generic)
, on the penis or in the diaper to keep the raw surface from sticking to the underpants or diaper. It is important to use this for 5 to 7 days.
What should healing circumcision look like?
Proper healing can take several weeks. In the initial days after circumcision, the skin around the penis may appear
red and swollen
. As healing takes place, redness will fade and swelling will subside. Likewise, any scar tissue that’s raised or bumpy in the first days and weeks after the surgery should shrink.
