how to clean a little penis

[puppies]

I know this may sound strange but how do I clean my little boys penis specifically the foreskin? My son is now 10 weeks old. I was told to not do anything with it. But friend of mine who has a 9 month old went to the Dr as he had spots of blood in his nappy. And he has an infection because he had muck under his foreskin and he is now on a special ointment. The Dr told her that she needed to pull it back and clean it. Which of course I thought as did she that you weren't supposed to do that. What age do you start doing this? and which is the best way to do it so you don't cause any harm...

[Toomanytoomany]

I don't know but I'll be subscribing to this thread as I'm having my first little boy and I have absolutely no clue either!!!!

[boobaloo]

you're not supposed to pull back the foreskin at all. i have never had any problem with my little boy, i just make sure that he baths twice a day.
by the way, had a little chuckle when i saw your subject....

[Nelle]

I'm pretty sure the common advice is not to pull it back, apparently that can do damage pulling it back before it's ready.
Just keeping the area really clean by wiping well at nappy changes, and if there's a poop explosion and you aren't convinced you got the tip of the penis clean enough, then maybe try a bath.

You will notice if it looks infected (neither of mine have had foreskin infections so far), and I suppose then you could visit a doctor. As for when we can pull it back, I always thought that it just came away on its own...

[[M]umma[M]ia]

ive always been told to do nothing. Just sort of rub/clean it when they are having a bath. But then again.. older men pull it back and clean it. Well Dp does. TMI i know.

ETA - by saying that.. remember i dont have a little boy. Just going off what i was told.

[Pretty Butterfly]

The foreskin is actually attatched to the head of the penis, so dont pull it back... OUCHIES!!!

Just a swish over the outside in the bath is plenty... it will losen itself, and also through playing with it when your son is 18 months and older....

Once you notice it retracts a little, a bit of a better wash in the area is all thats needed.. around 2 yrs onwards.... I have 4 uncircumsised boys and not a days troubles....so far...

[feeb]

Dont pull back ouch.

Just make sure the genital area gets a wash in bath each day. And at nappy change clean poo from around there well.

[visitor1]

Yep my nurse said most boys wil discover it them selves and unti then dont pull it back.