Oh god…do not listen to them. My son was circumcised but it wasn’t a good one so he always had to pull back and clean it and as a young child he would forget and then it would get infected…what a royal pain in the arse 
Leave him be. We rarely do it in the uk
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Thats a decision you make for your kid its no one elses decision. I personally didnt circumcised my son but ive known people who has with their kids. You do what you feel is best.
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You also need to think of the reactions of peers. It shouldn’t, but kids don’t need one more reason to be teased. If it’s a choice, w/o a serious issue on one side, I chose the beat choice for my son to be healthy & fit in.
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My son is circumsized. My dad wasn’t & had to get curcunsized in his 50’s due to major issues. The Dr told him that’s why they do it as babys because it’s less painful & traumatic when they’re infants. You do what’s best for you & your kids. I did have it done because I seen what happens a lot to men when they’re older & aren’t.
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It’s your decision… dont worry about what everyone else thinks. Sometimes I wish I wouldn’t have went with the norm and done to my son because it’s his body and I made a decision for him that I didnt really have the right to make.
It’s your baby, not theirs. There’s pros and cons on both sides of the decision you made, but at the end of the day you’re his mom and no one can make you do anything with or to your child but you. They’ll get over it.
Not medically necessary. It’s yours and your husband’s choice whether or not to do it. It’s nobody else’s business. I have two boys and both are not cut. They’ve been taught since a very young age how to maintain hygiene, as should with any young children. Never had not one single issue.
To be honest, the older they get the more illnesses are developed in the foreskin. In my opinion get it done whilst his skin is still soft. I had both my boys done whilst they were 4 weeks old. Be painful for them but calpol and soak in warm water for them. You decide what is best for your child.
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Who cares what your family wants. He’s YOUR baby. YOU grew him. YOU delivered him. It’s YOUR decision to make and there’s no right or wrong one here
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Ask your child’s pediatrician, learn the pros and cons of it, you are potentially changing your child’s physiology for what? Definitely not something anyone other than mom and dad should discuss. Out of ignorance on my part, my firstborn got it, because I trusted dad should know better, after him Got information and decided no for my next babies… I regret not knowing enough with my first child.
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They can always choose to get it done later down the road if they want to or have problems. You can not add it back I would choose to leave them alone just keep it clean
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I raised 4 boys. No circumcision for any of them. I taught them how to practice good hygiene. No infections no hygiene issues. And to my knowledge not a necessary procedure other than for hygienic convenience. I have worked in healthcare for over 30+ years and have consulted with many physicians and they agree there is no need. It’s just choice.
I have two boys and they’re both circumcised. That’s a very personal choice though and TOTALLY up to you.
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I say do what you as the parent feel is best. I did alot of research before I made the decision to have my son circumcised. I looked at both the pros and cons and the pros outweighed the cons in my opinion. But again that is my opinion. Alot of people are against it just like alot of people are for it. At the end of the day it is your choice. I also did read articles and stuff from men who decided when they got older to get circumcised and it was absolutely painful for them and they wished their parents had gotten them circumcised. The deciding factor for me was that it reduces alot is risks for my son as well as the risk for whoever his sexual partner is when he grows up.
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My son is and had it done at the hospital when he was a day old. My husband went and said he didn’t cry or even flinch. And of course this isn’t something he will remember later in life, so I’m glad with my decision.
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2 boys and never done either of them.
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If we don’t cut body parts off girls why cut body parts on boys?? Im so confused why this isn’t in the dark ages and still happens! Teach boys how to clean themselves, duh!
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Its up to mom and dad. Everyone else can go cry. Also now is the time to keep your family issues to yallselves. Especially if you don’t want them in your business.
no need to cut off any parts, it is a religious thing, but not a need or health thing. old traditions die hard, but to each their own i guess.
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I had my son circumcised, he’s not had any problems at all. His son was done and not had any problems. I believe, my father, my father in law and my brother in law were all done. Nobody has ever had problems due to circumcision. Your baby, your decision. You do what you feel is right.
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have 2 boys who are not circumcised. One is 10 years old and one is 5 years old. They have been taught how to take care of themselves to where the risk of infection is low. Granted the risk of infection is still there with Foreskin but if the boy is taught how to keep himself clean from a young age and to keep clean tronies on then you should be fine.
If boys were meant to be circumstised they’d be born that way. My sons not been cut and he’s been fine
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It is no one else’s business. He is your son and it is your decision to not perform a painful procedure. We have 2 boys, 1 is and 1 is not. Boy that is had difficulty and we had to.
Absolutely no reason to. My son is not.
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It is not their choice it is your! I have 4 boys and they all were… I know a couple friends years back that didn’t and then for various reasons they were and it is much harder the older they are and you son will probably not be happy you didn’t… just saying
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You are 100% making the right decision. Your son is perfectly made. The foreskin has innumerable health and sexual benefits, and it’s no parent’s right to take that healthy, functioning and normal part of their child away. Please look into Raising Your Whole Baby .
And as a side note, over 70% of the world’s men are not circumcised, and they are perfectly normal and healthy.
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We didn’t circumcise our son and don’t mean to get personal, but neither is my husband . As long as you teach him how to clean under the skin when he gets older, he will be just fine. Just always make you you pull the foreskin up every time you change his diaper.
My two sons aren’t circumcised. My husband isn’t either, just like everyone is saying, keep it clean and they’ll be fine. My husband is in his thirties and he hasn’t had a problem.
I didn’t circumcise because my son had bigger worries after birth than we had planned on. He’s 15 now and has NEVER had any issues with being uncut.
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No way would I torture my baby that way. You’re making the right choice.
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Someone close to me waited until it became a medical issues and he’s is between 53-59, for his sake do the procedure…he’ll thank you…
I’ll tell you it’s a good idea for many reasons. 1. It reduces the amount of yeast and or other infections he could get in the future (this also includes UTI).
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As he gets older he might have health issues (God forbid, but it does sometimes happen, my husband is an example) this can lower the immune system and cause even more infections, which can lead to tearing and or pus spots (yes, this is even with cleaning correctly)
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Even if he has no health issues, as he gets older his skin is going to tighten around that area, which means that it will tear more easily during intercourse, or just from even washing it.
My husband is not circumcised, and he’s currently having to wait for the procedure to be done because he’s constantly in pain from the tears that happen due to his health.
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Everyone has an opinion do what you think is right for you. Cleanliness is a good point and when he gets older he’ll be glad.
It all boils down to what,YOU, feel as a mother, should do. Talk to your son’s pediatrician. You can go on and on here on Facebook and get several conflicting answers. Seek Medical and Spiritual advice from professionals and then make your decision as his mother.
No your not making a mistake unless there is medical concerns then that’s different I’m sure your family doctor would explain all this to you
Definitely making the RIGHT choice mama! Not only is it healthier for your son but you’re also allowing him to make the decision about the most private, intimate part of his life and body. My family was concerned too, until I showed them the facts on complications and risks of circumcisions and just how normal & healthy it is to be intact (and how most of the world isn’t as well). It’s been pushed hard in America for decades that lots of people believe the myths about it being dirty or unhygienic—neither are true. Rest assured in your decision! 
I did it for my son to spare him the pain when he was older. They heal faster when they babies and it has a lot of health benefits to. Speak to your doc and then make a choice. After all you are his mom and no1 should pressure you into anything you not comfortable with
If we lived in a country where you couldn’t bath or shower daily I would think that might be a good reason but in our modern day society there should be no problem. The males in our family have never had a problem
My son is 13… he was born 8 weeks early. When boys are circumcised in the nice it is/was out in the open. I saw it go wrong once. My son was scheduled to have it done, and I pulled the paperwork. He is doesn’t know the difference…
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My son is but I was talking to my sister who is a CNA and was telling her how I don’t think I would if I ever had another boy, just because I felt it was unnecessary. She said if she had a boy she would because the elderly she takes care of that aren’t circumcised get infections easily and catheters get stuck… So now I think I would just to avoid them ever going through that.
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Its highly unusual in the uk to circumcise, only usually certain religions. Theres absolutely no need for it unless they get discomfort when they are older and that’s pretty rare.
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Will be made fun of at school in gym class my son had a friend always felt sorry for him
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My husband is uncircumcised and he was the one who decided to have our son circumcised he said growing up he had a lot of urinary problems because of it and that there is no reason for circumcision but for health reasons it is something that needs to be done
I have two that had it done. Both had to go to the doctor because their skin tried to reattach to the head. They had to go to the doctor and he ripped the skin back off of the head. I swore id never do that again. I now have three littles none of them have been cut. They havent had any complications from not being cut. My oldest 18 is mad that I did cut him.
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Sure go for it to avoid any infections as we know quite well that it s v hard to teach a boy to clean himself in the right way in early age
I have a friend that had to have it done as an adult. It was very painful and traumatic for him. He ended up with a staff infection and almost lose use of it. He hated that it was not done as a child and all 3 of his boys are done. Get it done.
If they ever have to have for health reasons it hurts more later
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No need for it. Must teach him how to clean it though
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Thank you in advanced for keeping your baby boy whole!!! My family also tried to bully me into circumcision because they didn’t know any better at the time. I held my ground and they all got over it.
You and your SO are the parent, not your family and friends. They have no say and you should shut them down. They want to make decisions for a child, tell them to have their own. My husband and I decided circumcision was best for our sons but that in no way means I get a say in other peoples children’s lives. You made your decision, don’t let people tear you down for doing what you feel is right for your child.
With the “minimal” rate risk of your son dying due to complications, there IS a risk! Its allso abusive, unnecessary, and harmful(for life). So why? Really? Do you really not have good enough reasons with that alone not to do it? Listen to your instincts and just take care of him❤
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It’s nobody’s business but your own it’s what you feel you should or should not do. My son was circumsized and people were so mean saying I was a bad mom for it. Do what you feel is right and screw those who think otherwise
It’s a Personal Choice my boys are uncircumcised and no problem because I make Sure they get clean Properly 
it’s a matter of Keeping up with their hygiene
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Medically speaking my son has hydronephrosis. So he has a urologist and a kidney specialist. Both said their is no real medical reason it to have it done.
You do what you think is best for your child. We are all going to have difference of opinions but truly the only opinion that matters the most is you’re own because that’s your child. I have my son circumcised and the day it was done my very very Portuguese family was in the room when the doctor asked if I wanted him to have it done or not and I said yes but my family said do we have a choice in this. I looked at all of them and said did you just go into intense labor and had him ripped out of your vagina? No? Then it’s not your choice. What you do is coming from your heart because that baby boy is the love of your life and you do what you feel in your heart is best for him. Period, end of story! So you do what you feel best for him
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There is a much higher risk of infection with foreskin intact.
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My aunt didn’t do my cousin and he had problems when he was like 8 and had to have it done so I say better off doing it now
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That is a decision for you and the child’s father. Anyone else can butt out. I wouldn’t even entertain the conversation with family. Shut it down.
Whether you decide to or not. Your choice. I did, not because I prefer one way or another. I work in the medical field and have seen many complications both ways. Sure it may be more clean especially when they hit teen years and are lazy and don’t want to shower. You’ll find research and stuff about if you don’t or do cancer could be on the table yada yada. But really you do what you want to do. But the younger the better. Most regular docs won’t do it after a certain age, usually around 1, then it’s a urologist or general surgeon and the cost can be a lot more. Some boys get self conscious but it’s all about info and what they are taught and informed of. You’re the parent, you get to decide. Nobody else matters in that situation. Everyone is welcome to their opinions but only yours and your partners matter when it comes to your kids!
It hurts the baby. And there is no reason to do so.
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My son isn’t. He’s 20 and never had any infections. You teach your kid to clean themselves right. There’s no need for it
My sons are Fijian and in their culture they do it but I don’t really care either way. My first sons father is Fijian and I told him if he wanted it done to do it in the first year of his life otherwise it’s not happening. My second is a newborn and his father knows either do it in the first year of his life or its not happening. As long as they are taught to clean themselves properly then it is okay either way. Apparently I have heard that people that haven’t had it done enjoy sex more as it’s more sensitive because the skin is covering it compared to having the skin cut and rubbing on clothes. Obviously that’s not something you really care for, for your children but it might be a decision for them to make if you don’t want to make it for them. Also understand people outside of the parents and the child themselves shouldn’t really have an opinion or have to know.
my son is not circumsizrd doing fine it should be your decision dp want you feel is right it’s your son
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I have two boys and neither of them are circumcised. If there are problems later on I’ll cross that bridge then, but I refuse to mutilate my child’s genitals as a “preventative measure”. When the time comes teach him to clean himself properly and you’ll be fine 
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my son was circumcised, and my own parents offered me money not to do it, my son my choice, hes 16 now and he knows what the difference is and thanked me for having it done
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Okay so first question, is dad circumcised? Second why do they get an opinion? Are they going to change his bandages? I went with not doing it because dad isn’t.
My 3 boys arent and they are fine do what you feel is best for your kids
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I had my son done. My father was not and when he got older he started having some issues that would not have happened if he was circumcised.
Most boys, not all, have hygienic issues and it’s generally a fight to get them to shower. If they aren’t circumcised it can cause infection. I will tell you that if they don’t and they have issues later on in life the pain will be immense.
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I didn’t circumcise either of my boys. Their body, their choice. I strongly feel that we should not alter the genitals of children… boys or girls.
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I didn’t circumcise my son. I did a ton of research beforehand and decided that I wasn’t going to put a newborn through that when he can’t even consent. Most of the world’s men aren’t circumcised but I know its a very common practice here in the USA. Look up intact care and teach it to him. He’ll be fine.
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My oldest sons dad wasn’t circumcised and he said he wished he was so we did
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It’s a personal decision. No one else’s opinion should matter. Frankly it’s odd to me that other people have an opinion about it at all.
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You are the parent. There are pros and cons on both sides. As long as you have made an educated decision then that’s your choice. Everyone else can shut up and move on. We chose not to circumcise my son. One side of the family was for it one was against it. I almost circumcised him just to piss off the other side of the family because they were being not so nice about it. Don’t do it for the wrong reasons
Key word here. YOUR son. They have no say. If you don’t want to circumcise him, don’t. If they can’t respect your decision, do you really want them around? This is a discussion that should be made between you and your SO, not a single other person. Do you, every one else can mind their own.
My husband isn’t circumsized and he hates it . He wants to do it now .
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Wow some people are really foul angry and forceful about their opinions. The way some of yall talk to each other has my mind blown.
We didn’t circ our boy either. It serves a purpose and it’s nobodies business but you and your spouses 
Do it!! My sons Dr told me I didn’t have to with him cause his “pee hole” and the skin was fine. Well he had to have one at 9 yes old! Worse thing and pain I have ever seen him in
I know a little boy who is 6 years old, uncircumcised and let me tell you between the age of 4 and 5, he went through so much pain. They ended up circumcising him and he had to be put under with anesthesia. He is just now getting where he can put pants on and his surgery was in August. Why put your child through that?
Then, I know a 60+ year old man who ended up having to be circumcised or his was going to rot off with gangrene.
The only 2 people I know and they ended up having to be circumcised. None of my business, but why not do it now where they don’t remember a thing, instead of later on down the road?
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I tried not circumsized my youngest son at 1st. He wasn’t circumsized until he was 3 yrs old. I finally had to cave in because he kept getting yeast infection type of infections under his foreskin and could potentially cause urinary health issues. Ultimately it’s your decision, do what’s right for you and your child.
We decided not to get our son circumcised. Though when he was born his father was adamant about getting it donw until the time came that it was the latest it could be done (as a baby) and he decided not to. A lot of people use the reason “I want him to be like his father”. But think realistically, how often will your son be naked with his father at an age that he will care about that kind of thing.
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How about the hood of your clitoris and your labia are removed for “sanitary” reasons. No. Learn how to clean and teach how to clean a normal, biological thing.
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I feel like you need NEW people in your life why are they worried about your sons man business. They need not worry themselves about this and that’s exactly how you respond
I did my boys and I heard them scream. I wish I never did it. My one son they didn’t do enough and as he grew the skin would pull back and hurt him. I wouldn’t do it.
I had the same problem but I end up doing it and he had no problems at all
I’ve got 3 adult boy’s and (against ancestral religious beliefs), I refused to put them through that (although they don’t remember) kind of pain (personal view)… I believe that, if it wasn’t meant to be there, they wouldn’t be born with it!! I taught my boys how to clean down there, properly and none of them have ever had any issues
I have 3 boys … 14 and 10 and youngest boy is 6 weeks old … didnt get any of them done.
If taught from a early age how to clean it etc then there shouldn’t be any issues.
It’s your choice I had 4 boys the first one I do because everyone was doing it I was a kid really knew nothing about it. My second one I had done it was devestating very bad experience. So the next 2 I did not do best decision ever.
Just go with your heart for your family, what you think will be best for your family. Everyone will have an opinion and your boy will come across those that are and those that aren’t. Just talk to your boy about why you did or didn’t so they are aware that other kids might look different then you have done all you can 
Everyone has an opinion…and of course they are right…*sarcasm.
You are the parent. Weighpros/cons, examine your why you want/don’t want and go.
My husband and son are both intact. Never had any issues
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Had my son done at birth and don’t regret it. My father in law had to have it done as an adult for medical reasons and it was horrible
You follow your own decision as your mum! 
and to those who are so against it but have little knowledge need to just keep their mouths shut 
I didn’t with mine. Also, my brothers were born in Southeast Asia and they’re well into they’re late 40’s now. They never complained about anything. Never heard anything bad from their wives. I didn’t want to so I didn’t. Glad my husband was ok with it as well.
I couldn’t get my son’s done. He ended up getting it done when he was about 13-14. He spent a lot of time with multiple doctors talking about it. He doesn’t regret getting it done.
Do what you feel is right with your child, and let everyone know that if you didn’t ask for advice you don’t need it.
My ex- husband bullied me into when my son was born. He knew I was opposed. Now my 19 year old son is like why? Do what you feel is right.
I was against it but I let my fiance make the decision. So we went thru with it. Not before I asked the dr who will be doing the procedure vital questions first. Most drs don’t give baby boy pain killers. so the procedure they feel it all. secondly the quicker they are the more problems ahead with a botched job. it is also an indicator that they baby was not given a sedative. a great way to determine this is if its a good 30 mins its a smooth sedated procedure. my son was fine and it was a clean and well done procedure.