I will provide everything necessary for the circumcision procedure and aftercare, including all gauze and ointment.
Parents can prepare for the circumcision or Bris Milah in a few ways.
-First, parents should schedule a time and location via phone, email or inquiry form.
-Ensure the diaper area is clean and free of powder, ointment, or cream, and give the baby a sponge bath the night before.
-Prepare some sugar water to give the baby slightly before and after the circumcision. To make sugar water for babies, you can mix one teaspoon of white sugar with two teaspoons (10 ml) of boiled or distilled water. For more information on using sugar water to ease pain in infants, visit this video. If you prefer, I can provide sugar water for you, so please let me know if you do not bring your own.
-If the mother is not breastfeeding, please bring a bottle to feed the baby after the procedure. I suggest avoiding feeding the baby within one hour before the circumcision.
-Some parents find it helpful to have infant Tylenol at home in case the baby is irritable afterward. Based on experience, most parents find their child does not need it, but appreciate having it at home just in case.
-I recommend moving up in diaper size after the circumcision, so please consult with me before purchasing a large stock of diapers. I will also supply the first pack of diapers for you. 😁
For the Bris Milah ceremony, it is customary to dress the child in a white two-piece outfit. Other traditional items include a decorative pillow for carrying the baby, a silver goblet, sweet red wine, and candles. I can provide these items at no additional cost, though some parents prefer to bring their own.