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We are adopting a 2 1/2 year old boy who isn't circumsized. is there anything special i should do to keep his penis clean?
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Care involves under-: Standing that. The foreskin " loosens up" over time. Pull the foreskin back only as far as it will go comfortably. Wipe the head of the penis ; the fold of the foreskin with warm water, then return the foreskin to its original position. Use the aap's http://www.Healthychildren.Org/ or the free healthy children app for information ; advice on caring for your lucky little guy. Congratulations!
Answered 4/5/2014
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No: While the foreskin of his penis is tightly bound to glans (usually up to 4 years), gentle retraction of foreskin and cleaning off any dust accumulated are all needed.
Answered 4/5/2014
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