For hygiene reasons he will be fine most boys ore the same as their dad
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That is an old OLD practice. It’s totally turning around. There is no reason to circumcise anymore. Talk to Dr. Miller at Associated Peds.
In a study I read ALL boys had a reaction either crying hysterically or falling into a very deep sedative sleep…neither of which are desirable. I taught my son good hygiene and it’s been fine. In my opinion it’s abuse. If he wants it later in adulthood he can get it. This should be his choice!! I admire you for standing ur ground. It’s your choice.
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I had my son circumcised because my boyfriend and his father thought it was a good idea. Long story short, the 15 min procedure took 3 hours because tools kept breaking during it and the was multiple other issues. I’ve had doctors say that it looks like he was butchered. He may need another procedure done in the future depending how it is as he gets older. I would never do again, I was traumatized.
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My son is intact, he’s almost 7 years old. We have no issue with him being Intact. He knows how to keep it clean and is perfectly fine. My opinion, if it’s not medically necessary why do it.
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I had my 3 boys done , because growing up we took in foster care kids and my brothers we adopted now we’re 3& 5 and had to have it circumcised later on due to infection and it was so painful they couldn’t walk , but your mom and your opinion is the only one that matters
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My sons father had it done at 8 yrs old due to lots of infection and he said it wasn’t fun so he had me do both my boys
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I didn’t want my boy to look differently than his father and friends. So, we had him circumcised. There really wasn’t much to it. Just keep the incision clean
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Ultimately, it’s up to you as parent. I chose circumcision because I’ve witnessed the infections that are possible when not cared for properly. With elderly and alzheimers patients as well as babies/toddlers. Witnessing the pain and trauma from that was enough for me to choose circumcision for my son.
I chose to circumcise my son, though initially I wasn’t going to do so. While it’s not medically necessary, the question of hygiene is real. I spoke with some friends who were not and asked them how they felt about it. They all said the same thing, they wished they were but couldn’t bring themselves to do it as adults knowing how painful it would be. They expressed their fears of infections even though they knew they were bathing and washing. They were always left wondering if they might not have been as thorough as they should have been. I didn’t want my son to end up with the same concerns so I made the decision and haven’t regretted it one bit.
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Later in life they will have uti’s and infections if they don’t have it done at a young age when they don’t remember it. Much harder to keep clean and infection. My dad in his older years had many problems because of his mom and dad not doing it
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We didn’t do it to our son, there is no need to do it unless it Is medically necessary. Circumcision is purely cosmetic, it’s there for a reason. Please don’t do it unless you medically need to.
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Unnecessary torture… Started as a religious practice… Teach him how to clean it properly and he will be fine
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Your kid = your decision. I dont understand why people think they have the right to advise you on something like this.
My boys (4 and 7) are not for two reasons. 1- not medically necessary. 2 - who am I to remove or alter my childrens’ genitals (or any body part, for that matter). If they wish to be circumcised later on, then they can make that decision.
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Here’s a different perspective. I was a nurse in a nursing home. Most old men that are not circumcised cannot or won’t properly clean themselves. Often they become combative during perineal care. It becomes a huge problem.
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I did all 3 of my boys because older men have a lot of trouble keeping clean
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Generally there isn’t a medical reason to do it. And if and when there is a reason, just like any other medical issue… you’d do it to treat the problem. Not do it to treat a problem that hasn’t come up. I guess in this day and age I just don’t see the point. We teach our girls proper hygiene to prevent medical issues, our boys are just as capable.
Also, his genitals aren’t really everyone else’s concerns. That’s just weird 
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I had a brother that did not have it done and as a grown man had to have it done. I remember he was in terrible pain.
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There isnt a medical reason but there is a cultural reason for sure. There are plenty of women who do not prefer to have a man that isn’t. Its seems shallow but consider that we live in a shallow world and if he gets older and wants it it can be more complicated
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My daughter made that choice and then had to have it done when he was 4. Also had a cousin who never was and he had to have it done way into his adult hood. It takes a lot of special care and cleaning and your son will need to be taught how to clean it and boys don’t seem to do so well with hygiene.
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You should do it. The infection alone that can happen in the skin is horrible.
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Both of my boys are uncircumcised and I don’t regret it a bit. They practice good hygiene and have never had any issues medically from not having it done. I think it’s a very personal choice!
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Yes it is about them knowing how to clean themselves properly but as an adult when they are elderly you hope that nursing homes clean them properly because as a nurse ive seen penal gangrene. Painful horrible infection.
Do what you want ive had all 3 of mine done thats yours and the babies fathers decision and no one else’s it takes a few minutes heals good easy to take care of mot that big of a deal ik sure some make it out to be but don’t listen not their kid not their choice if you want it done do it dont let anyone decide for you when its your child
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As a nurse who’s seen what can happen to uncircumcised males, I’d go for circumcision…but in the end, you’re the mama and it is entirely up to you!
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It’s just Easyer to keep clean and u don’t want to get infected when he’s older and have to do it then
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It is ur decision, but I will say I was with a man that didn’t have it done and he hated it. But to have it done later in life hurts way worse then when its done as an infant. I have 3 boys from that man and we circumcised all 3. He preferred it done. My brothers boy had to wait a yr cause of a family history of hemophilia and she said it was terrible after he was a yr old. To be honest its not as bad as people think. My 3rd son didn’t even cry at all, and drs said he didnt cry during either. But to be fair he is 18 now and i swear he dont feel pain 
2 of my boys were. One is not. He has had some major issue below in the past. Infections and what not. Just because as he got older in the teen years and adulthood he has always been the most hygienic
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I VE heard of men who have had it done as a child, teenager, and man. They said it was a horrific experience. I’ve never heard of complaints from those men that have had it done as a baby.
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We do ADULT circumcision ALL the time because of infection…When they are babies they don’t remember when they are grown men its painful
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gotta look at it long term wise it’s healthier and cleaner for him less work for the both of yas. Think of it as a bird flying from a nest. The momma first had to provide him the teaching. Preparing your son for life , circumcision is a necessity.
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I think you should ask men who have not been circumcised if they would have preferred to have been circumcised. We as women have no idea what issues it may cause for them when they are older. I personally think this is a question that warrants a males perspective.
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My son was but it was my choice to do it in the end it is yours and your husbands choice to have it done or not nobody else’s but I would get medical advice to help you make your decision
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In other countries apparently they don’t circumcise the boys but I did but it’s all up to you because you’re the mom
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I’m not going to dive into the age old argument of circumcision. I will say you need to do what you think is best for your child. It is 10000% your choice, dont let your family/friends or anyone on this post make you feel bad either way.
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Unfortunately some boys do have issues that makes it medically necessary. My boy is for this reason… the best advice I’ve ever been given…
It’s your child, only you know what’s best for him. Go with what feels right for your son, in your heart. You are mom, no matter the decision it was made out of love and good intentions!
My son was his dad was .
My youngest grandson wasn’t just keep it clean…
My main concern is It’s your kid do what you and dad agree on.
Not what family have to say it’s your kid at the end of the day…
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Done for health reasons…they can get infections and sores underneath the extra skin when they get older
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I have 3 boys all uncircumcised the doctors told me it’s unnecessary its more of a preference thing as long as you raise him to be clean hes fine all my boys ranging from 5 to 15 all have never had any issues at all.
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In the UK we don’t circumcise routinely and have faced no issues at all. Personally I can’t imagine why you would!
Most men don’t have issues, don’t tear and don’t have infections here in the UK. It’s rare to find someone who is cut.
If you read up about foreskins it shouldn’t retract for cleaning until they are older anyway and it honestly feels so wrong to think about mutilating genitals for aesthetic reasons.
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I bet none of y’all husbands are still intact! It’s gross and definitely necessary. If it gets done at birth the pain is manageable and not traumatic.
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I have 1 not done and 2 that are. We have had no issues…you just have to teach him young how to clean it well to keep infections away…its not a huge deal
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Non of any body else’s biz just to start , it is purely your choice to either inflict pain in yr child from dot one by doing this or leave to nature for what was intended , don’t listen to any body else it’s not one of those life or death things as to do or not to do .
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My kiddo screamed bloody murder and vomited 3 times after his circumcision. I regretted putting him through that as it is essentially a vanity thing anymore.
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I have personally never known a male who didn’t get it done that didn’t get chronic infections as a child if you don’t just work overtime to keep him clean. You must pull back the foreskin and clean him Every diaper change
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My obgyn that my family has been going to for over 20 years straight up told me that it’s not medically necessary and that we’re the only country that practices it
As a labor delivery nurse who’s assisted in doing them I’m not a fan. I saw one done and I almost passed out once. I had my son and did not do it. Forward to ten years later when I told him about this and how his may appear differently I explained that it’s his body and choice. I said I didn’t want him to be in pain and I didn’t think it was necessary. He thanked me for not doing that to him and I cried. It was a sigh of relief. As a parent you do what’s best for your kid. It’s no one else’s business
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I asked my husband’s mother once my oldest was determined a boy why she didn’t have my husband’s done. She said nobody said anything to her and she didn’t even think of it. My husband has never had any issues being in tact.im a very outspoken person so when we …ya know…the 1st time he was actually waiting for me to say something about it. I’d never seen one like that before so naturally I checked it out pretty good. Lol. Its not like some horrible shocking thing. We have two sons and they are actually both cut. One however, did not go as planned when he was 1 day old and it was too late to change my mind. He has more like a half sleeve. We don’t talk much about it. But all 3 are fine and I’d say pretty damn proud of what they got. Lol. When my kids were born, they were recommending it but now, its considered a cosmetic procedure. I cared then but, honestly now I dont think I would have done it. Anyways, its your kid. YOU make the decision.
You are the parent, so it is ultimately your decision and no one elses. We did my son’s because we felt like there were a lot of health benefits to doing so. Have also seen stories about moms with children having to have it done later, and talked to grown men who have also had to have it done later for health reasons. Something thats no big thing as a newborn, means something TOTALLY different when you are 40.
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No need for it. My boys are in tact. My Dr did the circumcision in his office so I would hear the babies screaming when I would go for my appointments. I couldn’t do it to my boys and teaching them proper care and hygiene for it really isn’t that difficult.
I have three boys. None of them are. No reason to do it.
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I did not for either of my boys, If god wanted them that way he would have made em that way! I wasn’t gonna let anyone cut my baby boys private area!
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You aren’t making a mistake. Most reasons people will give you for doing the procedure have been debunked. People like to claim that boys/men struggle to clean themselves, but that’s not true with proper hygiene. They also don’t take into account most men that have issues have them because their life began with improper care (like retracting an infant…). If you are in the USA especially people are misinformed and believe outdated information!
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This is totally your choice, do your research and make your decision for your child and don’t let anyone tell you wether you’re right or wrong .
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Do what you feel is best. People other than you and the babys father have no say. I agree with not circumcising. Its not necessary and I didn’t with my son and there have been 0 issues. We taught him how to clean and care for it just like we taught him how to wash the rest of his body. It’s just not a necessary thing to do.
My three sons all thanked me for the decision to circumcise . Locker rooms aren’t kind. Apparently others got harassed a bit.
My son (age 38) says he is glad I did not make that decision for him when he was a baby. It can be done later but not undone.
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I have 2 happy, healthy, intact boys! Keep him whole! They don’t do this in other countries because it is barbaric torture. Give your child the gift of his whole body. I promise he will thank you later.
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Dont do it now and when he joins the military he can get 2 weeks off and they will pay for it…not much fun though.
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I recommend following whatever Dad is. Makes it easier to explain things later. I also had a girlfriend that decided not to circumcise her son and a few years later wish she did. It is a procedure that could be done later in life if you or your son decided later. We did because I think it looked better and would “match” his dad.
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That is great when they are little boys and Mom can take care of cleaness but, I have seen MANY adult men coming into the hospital with horrible infections and some loss some of it so that the doctor can save and stop the infection from getting the rest. It is a individual decision but, I would have it done before he gets to old.
Surley its not their buisness both my boys havent and there completly fine just teach good hygiene of course if theres any issues where he may need it then yes of coure but end of day its up to u and no one elsw
I didn’t circumcise my son and it was a huge mistake- my son got an infection at a young age and he had to have one done. It’s better to do the circumcision once they’re babies as it’s easier to keep clean and heal. For my second son I’m definitely getting him circumcised as a baby.
Unless it’s causing a problem then let them decide when they are older. It’s their body . I would not even consider this for mine. Tell them it is none of their business xx
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After what my Sister In Law’s two oldest boys went thru after not being circumcised, she had her third son done at birth. I made that same decision with my son and have never regretted it.
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Mistake. #1 issues urinary tract infection especially when getting older and so painful if done as an adult. At the end of the day you are mommy and it’s your choice.
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I am of a Catholic background, I have one son and it was us parents that decided we want to do it for good reasons. We didn’t have to but we did our homework and it was the best thing we ever did. Some families didn’t think it was necessary but we did it with our own will and nobody’s business
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It’s his dick, leave the poor fella be 
i dont get the whole need for circumcision, like each to their own and no judgements here, I get everyone has their own opinions but it’s so daunting to me
I’m just gonna say… my bf is not circumcised and he is VERY self conscious about it. He wishes his parents did it. They also did not circumcise his older brother, and he decided to have it done as an adult and it was very painful…
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My boys aren’t done and won’t be done unless it becomes medically necessary
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Honestly circumcision isnt even a norm in most countries its personal decision to be made by the parent and they should respect your decision
It is mutilation in my eyes. I respect religion and their beliefs. But some are not necessary, as long as you teach your children to clean themselves properly they have no issues.
I got my son circumcised and regret letting my family push me into doing it. Later on the doctor said if he knew I had been pushed into doing it he would have sat with me and gone over everything. It is not medically necessary.
I had all my boys circumcised, because of a discussion that I had with my dad. He wasn’t and told me about problems he had as a young man.
I have 3 boys and all of them uncircumcised. None of them have any issues and they learned to clean it to make sure they didnt have any problems. YOU do what YOU feel is right for YOUR baby
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My two boys are both circumcised… mainly because my ex-husband was not circumcised and he insisted that his son not be like him. He cited social and hygienic reasons.
My boys obviously have no memory of the procedure as they were a day old. I know it seems cruel, but my oldest son told his dad that he was glad we made the decision.
I just think it depends on each child’s parents point of view/religion. I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer.
Best wishes!
I didnt and my son had to be done at 9 years old…not sure I would make the decision to not do it again. His uncle also had it done at 55 years old for whatever medical issue. This happens more frequently than we are told.
We decided to circumcise but it’s completely up to the parent! As long as you’ve researched and have reasons for your decision than no one should question it 
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Our pediatrician and the pediatrician at the hospital said the same thing … there’s no advantage 1 way or the other they still need to be sure to wash themselves properly either way … so … the hubs made the decision
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My son was done when he was a baby and doesn’t remember it at all. At the time he was done he cried as can be expected but we followed doctors recommendations on what to do after and gave him something for pain. He was back to his normal self after a few days. Every child is different, and everyone’s beliefs are different. You should do what you as his mother feel is best, not what your family or friends think. Personally in my opinion, I got my son done because I felt it was more hygienic for him.
You’re making the right decision . Don’t let them bully you into changing ur mind
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Circumcision is a preference it does help them from getting infections from not cleaning under the skin properly but they can be showed how to keep it clean so no real harm either way
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Both of my sons are not one is 14 and the other is 1 have not had any issues, it’s not medically necessary
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My son was born in Germany “military” and we didn’t get the chance to get it done. When he was 4 years old he had to have it done in an emergency way.
My doctor begged me to not circumcise my son. I was back and forth and weighed pros and cons. In the end I did not circumcise my son and he’s had no issues!
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I think for his future it might be a good idea. For sexual and confidence reasons think it might be worth thinking harder about. At the end of the day is your choice, go with your heart
It’s a personal choice. Both my boys are. I was so afraid that they would clean it properly when they got old enough to wash themselves and I didn’t want them to get infections. Also I wanted to avoid them wanting to do it later in life and remember the pain they would be in if they choose to have it done anyways.
But if you dont want to do it and let the boys decide later in life that they want it done or not than that’s your choice and no one should criticize you for your decision.
My opinion is it is your child and if you dont want the proceedure done then dont do it. It may have to be done later in life if some sort of medical issue happens but again its your child and you as parents are the only ones who should decide that for him
No need for it. Little extra care cleaning and teaching them early on. I have 2 adult son and they’ve never had a problem or complain about it. This is your child you do as you please once you’ve done your own research if necessary.
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Honestly, it’s nothing to do with your family. He is your son, its upto the child’s parents to make an informed decision and no ones right to judge.
I personally chose not to with my son but that doesn’t mean the next person should make the same choice.
It’s completely your choice. Our decision was based on our personal experiences, ability to explain (in the future) how to “manage” either choice.
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My two sons are not circumcised and they are perfectly fine. They know how to clean themselves at 7 and 4 and have never had any issues. I think it’s completely unnecessary unless there is a legitimate medical reason to do it. It can always be done later but it can’t be reversed.
My son was done but it was on the advice of our health nurse I wouldn’t have got him done if it wasn’t for the advise of the health nurse maybe ring your gp or your health nurse and ask for advice
It’s your baby. I had my son circumcised. But most of my friends haven’t. Screw what anyone says. Talk to your doctor.
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My brother inlaw had emergency surgery when he was 10 because the skin closed off the end completely and he couldn’t pee and it was dying from lack of blood flow it was so horrible. But not everyone has a problem so do whatever is best for you and your child.
I have a premie son and he had his done and was 4 pounds
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It’s a matter of preference and doing what YOU feel is best for your child. Everyone is going to throw their opinions at you. Especially.if it’s your first child. Should you choose not to, you’re just going to have to teach your son how to properly care for himself. I too questioned it. I ultimately made my own decision in the end. Good luck.
Do what you think is best for your son. I did all my kids bc I think its what they would’ve wanted. And they are glad I did since its more uncommon uncircumcised and “they wouldve been embarrassed” if not.
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My son is and never had an issue. I know a grown man who isn’t but wishes he was. You’re mom you know best 
I have 3 sons. I am a RN and non of by boys are. No need. They are all grown men with zero issues.
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Perhaps this question is best posed to fathers or men since they are the ones that have better understanding of the situation but anywho…Do what YOU feel is best for your child based on whatever research you can find. There are pros and cons to both but at the end of the day you have to live with whatever decision you make so it should be YOURS (and the father’s as well if he is involved)
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