Newborn Aftercare | Newborn Circumcision Recovery

Routine newborn circumcision healing is simple and seamless. Although medical procedures aren’t fun for babies and their parents, your little one will be feeling better in no time. When healing a circumcision of a newborn, recovery should only take about two weeks.

Emergency phone number: (310) 897-5065

Call our office immediately if:

• Your son is bleeding continuously.
• Swelling increases after the 3rd day.
• Your son has not urinated for 24 hours.
• You notice foul smelling discharge.
• Your son’s temperature is 101͒ or greater.
• He appears to be in pain.

Post Circumcision Care for Newborns

Medication Care After

Newborn Circumcision

Your baby will receive 2 doses of infant acetaminophen (Tylenol) drops, each dose 6 hours apart. The dosage amount is 1.25 ml (first line on the dropper). No additional doses will be necessary.

We recommend Neosporin antibiotic ointment for your baby. You will need to apply this around the ring, every diaper change. Note: the healthcare recommendation (years-long) to put Vaseline on newborn circumcision wounds is no longer accurate.

Both the infant drops and ointment are available over the counter and don’t require a prescription.

Newborn Circumcision Recovery: Bathing

Do not fully bathe your baby until the ring has fallen off. You may clean the area with a baby wipe and/or a washcloth. After cleaning, apply Neosporin ointment around the ring.

Once the ring falls off you may begin fully bathing your son. Discontinue the antibiotic ointment. Keep the area dry, since this will speed the healing process.

Newborn Circumcision Aftercare: Wound Care

Small spots of blood on his diaper are normal. Contact our office immediately if you see continuous bleeding or large spots of blood.

Bruising around the testicles is completely normal. This is from the administration of the local anesthesia. It usually takes 7-10 days to fade away.

Circumcision Aftercare for Newborns: Frequently Asked Questions

I think my son has a blister on the area. What do I do?

You may notice a yellow or gray bubble from a medication (silver nitrate). We use silver nitrate in the procedure room to prevent bleeding. This scab will become dry, hard and black, then will fall off by itself (similar to the belly button) within 2 weeks.

Why does it look infected?

The wound area turning yellow is normal. This does not mean infection. This will clear up within days as healing continues.

Why does it look like the ring is beginning to fall off?

The ring should fall off within 10 days. This is part of the healing process. If the ring does not fall off by the 10th day, please call and schedule an appointment for removal by the doctor.

Follow Up with Us

Please email a healing image to medrecords@gentlecircumcision.com on the date requested at the time of your appointment. The doctor will review the images within 24 hours and reply by secure email. Although not likely, we will let you know if a follow-up appointment is necessary.