We need to get a dictionary for these doctors! Cant tell you how many messages our organization receives that go like: My doctor promised he wouldnt retract my son, but then pulled his foreskin back and told me I need to do this just a little when cleaning. We cant say this enough: There is no reason during cleaning or routine checks to pull a young childs foreskin back. Not even just a little bit. There is no reason to check it to see how tight it is, or to visualize the urinary meatus. In fact doing so can cause harm. The best course of action with a young childs intact penis is to leave it alone, only clean the outside, and allow your son to be the one who naturally works on loosening the foreskin in his own due time through play. There is no need to rush the process. If your child is one of the few that does have a naturally retractable foreskin while he is still in diapers, there is still no need to pull it back for cleaning or doctor visits. A soak and swish in clean, soap-free water should sufficiently dissolve and rinse away debris. Any questions? Just ask! We are here to help. :)
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:57:24 +0000