Baby Genital Care

What to bring to the genitals care of my little boy?

For babies, it is best to avoid bubble baths, they can dry and irritate the mucosa. When you give your bath boy do not try to retract the foreskin. In fact, it will be impossible for several months, or even years, because the foreskin takes a long time to separate from the penis. Even when the foreskin is removed and it can be scalped safe, the best advice is still not to touch. You do him more harm than good by interfering with the mechanism you self-cleaning.

If your child has been circumcised, wash the penis with soap and water will not be enough. During the first days after the circumcision, the penis may appear red, with yellowish secretions. There is no cause for alarm, it means that the penis heals normally.

Although circumcision rarely cause infections, persistent redness, a swollen penis after wounds and scabs with pus are signs. If you remember, consult your pediatrician.

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How to clean my girl baby?

With a compress wet always clean the area of ​​the front to back to prevent transfer of bacteria from the anus to the vagina. If you notice that his genitals are swollen or red or contain secretions slightly red, white or clear, it is quite normal during the first few weeks. These are the result of exposure to maternal hormones during pregnancy.
However, if these symptoms persist after the first six weeks, talk to your pediatrician at the next visit.