A baby that has been circumcised may feel discomfort for a day or two. The baby may be fussy and cry more than usual.

If your child has a plastic rim:

The skin around the plastic rim will become dark brown or black. This is normal. The color will go away when the rim drops off in 5 - 10 days. Do not pull off the plastic rim.

You may see a few drops of blood in his diaper the first day. This is normal.

If your child does not have a plastic rim:

The penis should heal in 3 - 5 days.

You may see a few drops of blood in his diaper the first day. This is normal.
Thick, yellow drainage for 2 - 3 days is normal.

What can you do?

• If your baby is fussy, giving him asprin-free medicine (ex: acetaminophen, Tylenol, or Tempra). Be sure to use medicine as directed for your child's age and weight.
• Bathe your baby normally. Be sure to keep the penis clean with mild soap and water.
• Put Vaseline ointment on the penis after bathing or diaper changes. You may want to put a gauze pad over the ointment to keep the diaper from sticking to the penis.

  You should call or see the doctor if:

  1. more than a few drops of blood in the diaper.
  2. unusual swelling or redness going down the shaft of the penis.
  3. no wet diaper for 8 hours.
  4. the plastic rim has not fallen off in 10 days.
  5. foul odor or drainage from penis.

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