If your baby is uncircumcised never pull his foreskin back for cleaning; it’s tight and could get stuck. Wash the whole of the diaper area and dry carefully, particularly the skin creases. By the time your baby is three or four years of age, the foreskin will be loose and can retract without being forced.
If your baby has just been circumcised, you should watch carefully for any signs of bleeding. A few drops of blood are quite normal; so is swelling and slight inflammation, but this will settle down. If bleeding persists, however, or if there is any sign of infection, consult your baby’s doctor. Make sure that you get advise about bathing your baby and special care of the penis, and what to do about the dressing if one has been applied.
