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A member asked:
When a baby is getting circumcised do the doctors strap the baby to a board so he can't move?
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Restraint board: The typical circumcision restraint is a hard plastic shell with indentation of a baby silhouette & cutouts where velcro straps can be inserted to keep the infant in position for the procedure. Infants are generally placed on the board on a blanket with a diaper. Straps assure the arms/legs do not move for the 10-15 min procedure. After initial crying most settle & some sleep during the procedure.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Yes for few moments: We don't want him to kick during the procedure. This neiither cruel nor torture if anesthetic cream is applied to the penis for 15 - 30 minutes beforehand. We also give the baby sweetease (sugar water) to suck down during the procedure.
Answered 8/14/2016
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