Baby Penis Care & Hygiene

A baby’s penis needs proper care and hygiene, something you might not even have thought of, especially if you are a 

first time mother

. It’s not something that should scare us or something that can’t be resolved, but it’s very important to take this into account to avoid problems.

Skin care

 of the baby is very important, so you should pay  special attention, especially in the case of the genitals. In the case of men, there are basic rules of hygiene and care, which the fathers know, but perhaps the mother cannot even imagine.

Although there is always a pediatrician who can instruct us in these matters, it  is very important that as mothers we have some skills to take care of our babies. It is also possible that we have to clarify some doubts for the parents themselves.

This procedure should be routine so that all  mothers at some point get enough practice. The main objective is to be aware of what should and should not be done, and it is also advisable not to be afraid and  constantly communicate with your pediatrician.

What You Should Know About Taking Care of Your Baby’s Penis.

• Both boys and girls need special hygiene in Organs genitals as it is an area that is hidden and remains a long time inside the diaper. Also,  due to the presence of urine and feces, it is an area prone to infections.
• At birth most boys have what is called a 

  phimosis

  , a difficulty that makes it impossible to expose the glans, head of the penis, because the foreskin has a very narrow ring, unlike what happens in an older boy or a man, it cannot move, not that it is fixed . This is normal, but it  can happen that due to the narrowing of the orifice where the urine passes, secretions accumulate there  that can cause infection.

• It is advisable to  clean the baby’s penis carefully, without forcing the skin to slide, as this will happen naturally. Some experts recommend the use of corticosteroid creams, which allow the skin to soften and the phimosis to resolve.
• If your child is one of the few born without this problem, to maintain hygiene it is recommended to   wash the glans with soap and water, without rubbing or drying directly. When you have to change your diaper you just need to clean 

  carefully

   with a towel, gently moving it across the skin; but  the most complete hygiene is best left for the bath time.

• Don’t worry if after a year of life there is still phimosis, but it is very important to keep an eye on the secretions that slowly separate the skin from the inside.  When this occurs, a sac of secretions can accumulate in the foreskin which, although normal, can cause infection. This sign is positive, as it indicates that the problem is naturally resolving ; and in a few weeks and with the use of antibiotic creams everything will be resolved.

• Some parents got used  to the old way of separating the skin in one cut; this can be very painful, it can  cause wounds that can soon become complicated and, furthermore, it is not necessary. Sometimes the 

  circumcision 

  it is also indicated to treat even bigger problems, years ago this practice was also done to prevent diseases and other conditions.

• When changing the diaper, it is necessary to clean the baby’s testicles, anus and penis  very carefully, making sure that no part is left unwashed. An additional piece of advice for first-time mothers is to remember to be careful and not remove the diaper immediately, it is advisable to wait a few seconds after opening the diaper, as babies tend to urinate at this time.

• Hygiene and care should not be excessive  because almost everything in this routine is resolved naturally. The ome experts advise the use of creams and synthetic products such as soap  for washing the penis; but if you are a mother who is used to doing this, it is advisable to be more rigorous when bathing the baby to remove the remnants of creams and soaps you are using.