I only did because multiple boys in my family ended up having to have it at an older age. And by that time its rough on them. My cousin had to go back several times because it kept ripping open.
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My own reasons-as my son gets older into teenage years he won’t want to shower often, which is a necessity for uncircumcised members. Extra care needs to be taken to keep it clean and we all know boys are gross. Secondly, a vast majority of members that girls see are circumsized and I didn’t want my son having bad experiences with girls when he’s sexually active, where they may reject what looks different. But it’s up to you and your significant other. The fact that other family even knows whether it’s being done or not confuses me. Who asks that kind of question to a new parent?
I did for all 3 of mine. Can’t really say why other than. I thought that’s what you were supposed to do I do remember my senior year in high school a guy in our class went and had it done
Can understand if Jewish as this is done,but me personally why the hell would you. No child I know or have ever known has had it done and never had any problems. I only knew of one person who was dating a friend of mine n she said he had n she had never known it before either, I think cruel.
My son wasn’t but it can be hard ones they are older keeping it clean it took my son awhile to understand that he has to clean it sometimes ones in a blue moon I still have to remind him to clean it and what happens if he doesn’t
We just had our son last January and we didn’t either. My husband didn’t want it. No issues so far … as long as you take care of it and teach your son to do the same I don’t see any issues.
After being with an uncircumcised man… I say do it. If they aren’t super clean it’s a medical concern.
Yeah, and I removed part of my sons ears to prevent childhood ear infections. Ear infections can potentially cause ruptured eardrums and DEAFNESS, so it seemed worth it to me. My kid, my choice, doesn’t matter how he or anyone else feels about it. It’s my right to remove any body part I deem unnecessary.
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I chose to circumcise my son, and I’m glad i did. People can choose to do it or not, it’s their kid. But i cross the line when someone tells me what i should or shouldn’t do with mine☝YOU do what feels right!
We chose to have our son circumcised… Honestly it’s your child and you need to do what you feel is best… I heard it’s worse as they get older to have it done and I went to school with someone that wasn’t (he openly spoke about it) and always said he wished his parents had it done… If you choose not to have it done just make sure you do extra cleaning and pull it back to clean it well… We weighted to have my daughters ears pierced
I circumcised, and I made a mistake. I should have never done it.
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I honestly think it’s up to you. I did my son. Some people don’t. You gotta think about it in the long run too. He may end up wishing you hadn’t in the future. Or maybe if you don’t maybe he would wish you did. In my opinion doing it makes them a little less sensitive and ultimately sounds like a good thing. Lol I will also add that my great grandfather hadn’t had his done when he was a baby and ended up having to for health reasons in his 80’s. If you’re not going to have him circumcised you really need to teach him proper hygiene when it comes to taking care of it. Maybe go with whichever the baby’s father recommends so he can teach him how to properly wash it?
It should depend on what the other parents are doing so that when he goes to school he won’t be different. Of course some fathers want their son to look like him. Only you and your partner can make the decision after you do your research.
My son didn’t get cut and we had no health issues from it and he never got a infection and he knows how keep it clean
My son is not circumcised he’s healthy he’s happy and he doesn’t have any health issues down there he’s doing very well so don’t don’t let other people try to freak you out or scare you. you’re doing a great job !
I have a son. He’s two. And we did it. :/? Everyone has their own beliefs and opinions
The foreskin is attached until around 10 years so there’s no ‘Buildup’ of anything. By the time that’s possible a boy can perfectly easily keep themselves clean. Any problems an infant might have in the US would be from some quack forcibly retracting which should never be done. Parents don’t own their children, we’re caretakers. We have no right to alter them. Imagine applying circumcision logic to girls. Imagine fathers carving their own preference in a sexual partner on them. It’s beyond disgusting.
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Your the mom, it’s your child you do what you think and know what’s best for your child. It’s really none of your families business either.
Just make sure you know how to clean it properly. And when he is old enough, make sure he knows what to do.
I did it for both my boys, my opinion is it is cleaners and looks better. The father wanted it done so his son looked like him as well. I didn’t do my older son until he was 12 months old my younger son was done at 5 weeks and I found it the experience better when he was younger than older. One of my cousins want done until he was 5 due to complications and it was more traumatic for him, he couldn’t wear underpants or pants as it wrapped against stitches. He wore skirts and as a boy that was traumatic.
I feel its up to the parents but I asked my husband how he feels and he said its best not to be rushed but it should be done. I have two boys prior to him and both them have been done
Nope. Your not making a Mistake. If he has no medical issue, its not necessary
I’m a nicu nurse. It is considered a cosmetic procedure nowadays w some health benefits for circumcision. Most parents have boy match dad. So, dad cut…baby cut. However, uncircumcised has lots of teaching so he keeps things clean. Many men end up getting a circumcision later in life due to adhesions or tired of being “made fun of”.
No child WANTS to be different, and boys have no privacy.
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I believe it’s up to you your the parent not them. My husband is and so are my boys that was his mother’s decision and my boys were mine. And if you don’t want to then don’t.
I. Have 4 sons and we were encouged to do it to all of them. We are not sorry
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Because they are brainwashed into thinking its normal and healthier.
All 3 of my boys are intact and healthy. In fact being intact can make sex more enjoyable and easier.
America is the biggest country for it i believe… Not 
sure of that, but most places dont.
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If I had a son I would. I had horrible UTIs and kidney infections. Anything to help reduce my child having to deal with that is a win. Do it young when they can’t remember and will have an easier time healing.
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I have two sons the first was not cicumsized and the second was not here is the reason at about 6yrs old my oldest son had to be cicumsized due to it closing up and him not being to pee throuhh
It. It was horrible the pain.he went through he would scream and cry and say he wanted his “extra skin” back he couldnt walk in jeans for about 2 months with out it causing pain. With my second son I swore I wouldn’t put him through that for him to remember it at lesdy!
Not their choice. It’s your son. Make the best decision you feel is right for him, not your family.
Both of my boys are nor circumsized. If they to be when they are adults, that is their decision. Tell them to mind their own business!
I made a personal choice to do it i felt it was best based on my knowledge. Don’t let anyone pressure you do your research and make your choice
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I have one son who is and one who isn’t, the one who isn’t has had a harder time and says he wished he did. It’s ultimately up to you and the father though. Read up pros and cons. Talk to your doctor and make a decision off that not what a bunch of strangers say because this affects him got life.
It is your decision. I made the decision to do my boys. No one else should tell you what to do. Do the research for yourself. My nephew isn’t and he had issues of his skin fusing together. So I think there are pros and cons on both sides.
The choice is yours. No one else should matter. For my son, I did have him circumcised. For hygiene purpose later in life. It was my choice, I am glad for his sake that I did.
It is your choice. But I will say that they have to be taught how to clean the skin so there is no infections. And it is less painful doing it as a baby then when they get older. You should do what ever you think is best.
My 27 year old son is and chose not to circumcise either of his boys. His older son has a very small opening so he’s always had problems cleaning properly. At 6 years old they are considering having it done now. We are dreading the pain my poor grandson will go through!
Not doing it could cause major problems later. My nephew wasn’t done until he was about 3 because of circumstances at birth but he had issues and had to have it done. It’s harder on them if you wait. Weigh the pros and cons but remember, boys fight baths/ showers at a certain age and improper cleaning could cause a major health issue.
A friend of ours was not I think he decided at 16 he wanted it done. He had many infections before this but when he had it done he sd he was pleased but the scar is really bad. I dont kniw didn’t see it but he did say it was a horrible experience and wish it was done at birth. You do what you feel is right research. However he sd he has a lifelong of constantly feeling he needs to explain the scars.
Do what you think is best. My son is not circd. He is 7. We never have had a problem. Even if he gets a uti or yeast infection. Just like a woman he would take meds for it. The doctors say there is no medical benefit. You are you changing the look.
Was going to get my son done, but didn’t speak up at the hospital when he was born. Decided to leave it. He then had a medical issue and had to be done just after he turned 1
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Just do your homework so you know what you feel is best for your sons. I chose not to and I get occasional comments but I still stand firmly on my choice.
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You can teach personal hygiene…but when they get older…their attitude changes about hygiene…just sayin
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He’s going to look different in gym changing clothes and you will have to show him how to clean himself
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Because some people have problems with it growing up, some of them get pretty serious, however this is your child and only the parents have any say in this decision. My husband and I decided to have our son circumcised, but I would never bash someone for their own choice. It’s your child and your decision alone. I never gave a crap about what anyone else had to say regarding my children! Yes I’m always open to opinions, suggestions and advice, but at the end of the day it’s my choice because that’s my child. You do what you think is best for your family and especially for your children.
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It’s your son, its your choice its literally that simple. You don’t need to worry about any other opinions beyond your own mama!
Why don’t you ask his pediatrician to weight in.
He and you know him best.
Have the pediatrician explain why it’s an option.
I circumcised my boy 
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Because people love to stick their nose on nottheirbusiness. I’m happy I didn’t have to go through this because I had a girl, but I can assure you if I was on your shoes I’d done the same thing. His body, his choice. 
Do some researching and make the decision it’s your baby no one else’s you will be making decisions for him basically for the rest of his life
Just pointing this out, my husband isn’t and he has nonproblems as a grow adult. We plan to not if we have a boy as well. Personal preference is what you should consider.
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Personal choice, do your research and then tell them to keep their opinions to themselves . The common pro is easier to keep clean and maybe lower infections but also remember this is mostly a US thing. A lot of other countries don’t do it and they’re fine
Jenn collins
NO THATS NOT IT
MEN CAN HANDLE A LITTLE PAIN GET OUT TO SLEEP AND PAIN MEDS THEY WOULD BE FINE AS MEN
WHEN DONE AS A BABY HURTS NO MEDS AND NOT PUT TO SLEEP
THATS FUCKED UP
TO ME
THEY SAID THERE FINE
THEY DONT SEE A REASON TO GET IT DONE
IT WORKS
THERE FINE
THE WAY GOD MADE THEM THERE CHOICE
PEOPLE SAY PiERCED EARS R CHILD ABUSE NOT ME BUT PEOPLE SO WHAT IS IT TO CUT THERE PARTS NO THERE NO NEED FOR MY BOYS BUT IF OTHER PEOPLE BELIEVE DIFFERENT FOR THERE BOYS THATS FINE TO EVERY 1 CAN MAKE THERE OWN CHOICE
Both of mine was. But the firsr was medical and the secons was bc of choice. It your choice in the end do what u think is best
We show here that infancy is an optimal time for clinical circumcision because an infant’s low mobility facilitates the use of local anesthesia, sutures are not required, healing is quick, cosmetic outcome is usually excellent, costs are minimal, and complications are uncommon. The benefits of infant circumcision include prevention of urinary tract infections (a cause of renal scarring), reduction in risk of inflammatory foreskin conditions such as balanoposthitis, foreskin injuries, phimosis and paraphimosis
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Just keep him clean, pull it back when you wash him with clean water, someone around one year it will release and go all the way back. Remind him to pull it back and wash as he gets older.
You won’t ever regret bringing your whole baby home. Stand your ground.
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I have 2 boys 22 & 10 and neither of them have been circumcised and they haven’t had any problems
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Do what you want. My family wanted me to and I just couldn’t. So I didn’t.
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My son is 3 months now and I never had it with him. My reason was because it seems painful to him and it’s something else you have to worry about! For me I had a c section and it was enough to worry about my belly, his belly button, keeping bottles clean, and it seems highly unnecessary.
Only my opinion but I think unless there is a medical reason to do it you don’t need to
I am UK it is not standard practice here only for specific religions. I have 3_sons,and unless medically necessary they would never have it done.
I didn’t circumcise my two boys. My youngest sons dad is still salty about it. There’s no medical reason for it. It’s about looks. Which I think is gross to think about when they’re tiny infants and innocent but dudes and their dicks are strange.
I know an uncircumcised grown man. His tore when he had sex for the first time. Also, some kids tease others that aren’t.
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Both my sons aren’t circumcised and they’ve never had any issues at all.
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I had daughter’s so I don’t know what I would have actually done 40 years ago. But I do think you are doing the right thing. Yes being circumcised would be easier for you to keep the baby clean but it cannot be undone. Stick to your decision and teach him as he grows to be clean. One day he will thank you.
Did not circumcise my son. He is 34 now and never been a problem.
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It’s a personal choice. But keep in mind that some may later develop some sort of infection or irritation that might warrant circumcision later on in life. Personally I think it’s easier to maintain clean and with no worries.
It’s your choice on what you do. I have 3 sons and I had it done when they was born so they don’t have issues when they get older. It’s just a lot for a man to maintain when they get older for especially when they get into a relationship or for them selves. The extra cleanliness they have to do. I have heard guys that haven’t had it done talk about how they wish it was done when they was a baby…but its up to you. The parent. He is your son not anyone elses. Do what you feel.is comfortable
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My 2 boys are(8 and 2 years old) My 8 year old was done at birth and my 2 year old just recently got it done , because at birth he was to little . If your gonna do it do it at birth
Honestly my husband isn’t circumcised and as long as they know how to keep themselves clean it’s not an issue
I didn’t circumcise my son and he is just fine. He is almost 15. I think it is there for a reason. Again, this is your choice you can still get it done within a certain time period after birth. My friend did this with her son. Hugs to you. Either way your son will be ok.
Do it now, when he grows up its not very pleasant to have it done. You’re decision, you’re his Mother!!
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when my daughter had her son who did not have that done, the nurse said she knew he wasn’t circumsized becsuse the babies that were screamed when urinated.
I have taken care of many elderly Men that the foreskin has caused alot of issues. As they get older they are unable to properly wash themselves. Causing it to get stuck, cause pain, sores, infection.
Maybe this would be a better question to pose to DAD’S of boys!
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Its YOUR child. Do what YOU think it best. You will always have people that agree and disagree. Everyone has their own opinions. In the end, he is YOUR son!
I’ve read some comments. Here’s a summary…
If you don’t get him circumcised, he may have trouble and he may not.
If you do get him circumcised, he still may have trouble and may not.
Every person is different. Every person is going to have different experiences. There’s no way of knowing what kind of experience you or your son will have. So, just do what you think is best. You’re his mother.
Both of my boys are. It’s the decision my husband and I made.
Each to their own decisions. Your son, your decision. Mine 2 sons are. No regrets.
All I’m reading is a whole lot of “you’re terrible if you do this… you’re terrible if you dont”.
Let’s normalize not judging what people choose to do with their kids?
Yall can make comments without being so harsh and hostile toward the other opinion. Js.
I personally would get my son circumcised but its not necessary and can always get done later. Just pretend you did and if they call you out on it they are being the weird ones.
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I believe if the childs health is at risk then yea but if not then no
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It’s up to mom n dad but sometimes they have issues when they get older
Why would it be an option unless for medical reasons.
My son had to have it done due to medical reasons aged 5 and I was forever at the doctors with him for a year, but it was the consultant that said I had no other option and I discussed it the best I could with my 5 year old to get his constant as well, even after surgery the consultant said it would of continued with doctors visits as the cream and thing would of never worked. Thank goodness it was done as no more doctors visit but I never considered it and wouldn’t of if it wasn’t for medical reasons. Have you asked why they want you to do it?
If they choose to or have to get it done later in life it’s a much worse process. We chose to have our son circumcised and have had no issues.
Really your choice but if I was having a boy I would have it done while he’s a baby why take a chance and the ones that say wait til their older must not understand how painful I would be as older kids or don’t care
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It is much more difficult to do it in adulthood. Had an uncle who haf it done later in life. Horrible.
Your children, your business when it comes to this 
I don’t think asking for advice from strangers will sway you anyway. At the end of the day, those people aren’t the ones who take care of YOUR kids so just do what you feel is the right thing to do
Excessive skin down there makes him more prone to infections and odor…He may cause him a little irritation getting circumcised now,when he gets older and want it done the pain will be greater because he will be active and moving around
Don’t have a son but it’s not anyone’s choice but yours it hurts then a lot it looks horrible when it’s done and how to properly take care of it is lot I wouldn’t circumcise him just have to teach him when he’s around that age how to properly clean it
my hubby who is 65 has many issues with his being uncut. Cronic yeast infection. And he showers daily. Pain when pulling the skin back.
It is based on personal preference. Everyone can voice their opinions, it’s their right, but that is a decision made by the parents.
Had my sons done. My choice and just like you, you can make whatever choice you want for your son. Just make sure to teach him to properly clean it.
Do whatever you feel is right it, yes it has its advantages medically speaking, but it’s your decision.
I’ve known an adult male have to get it done, and its a horrible, very painful surgery then. I say do it when they are newborn
My boy isn’t we chose not too don’t let anyone tell u what u should or shouldn’t do
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My son was born in 2005 I opted out and I’m just glad I’m not alone and I’m glad this post is here and I seen it!
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I have 2 boys neither one are. They are 21and 16 now and haven’t had any problems with that. It’s your choice no one else.
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Dad wasn’t and had problems when he was 80ish and had to have it done then. He didn’t like it at that age…
Definitely get it done health benefits far out way anything else
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My boy is not cut. Neither are his uncles daddy or granddad. All on the hubby’s side. They have never had an infection. They don’t pee all over my bathroom like cut men seem to do.
Ppl say it’s more sanitary to be cut but would you do it to a girl child? If the answer is no then don’t do it to a boy child. And before anyone says it’s not the same don’t even start cuz I’m not listening.