I didn’t do it… if they decide at a later time they want to do it it can be done.
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my parents didn’t do me either. dr told them when i was 8 needed it done. so had tonsils and that done same time. it was ruff
I have 5 boys and they are all circumcised. I had the pediatrician explain benefits and downsides before making the decision. My nephews are not though. I think you should do what you think is right for your baby.
If not circumcised there is a high chance of infection if not cleaned on a regular basis but nothing wrong with not doing it I did circumcise my son cause I didn’t want to deal with the cleaning it and the having to teach my son as he got older and the possibility of him not doing it and having to do it later on… the baby doesn’t remember it they numbed my son up before but they got him hooked on a binky
We kept our son intact, he’s 2 and a half and so far we have not had any issues
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It ultimately it up to whatever you want to do. I would maybe ask the men in your life their opinions.
My son is circumcised, but I let his father decide, I did tell him my feelings about it, I was for it. It’s a personal preference though.
I circumcised my boys. Do what you think is best. Forget everyone else’s opinion. They didn’t have your baby, you did.
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Because 99% of women are grossed out by it.
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All my sons got it done ! Me being a women who wants 2 suck on a elphant trunk ? Just my opinion 🤷
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My sons father wasn’t as a newborn and had so many problems that he had to be at 13. He said it was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Watch the video of how it’s done.
My son is intact.
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My son hasn’t been circumcised. We intended to, but never ended up doing it. And it really doesn’t make a difference so I figured I would spare him the pain
Just do your research and base your decision on that not people’s opinions.
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I didn’t circumcise my son. If you wouldn’t do it to your daughter you shouldn’t to your son.
Just learn how to clean him and teach him when he grows.
If you are unsure looks for pros and cons of both uncircumcised and circumcised boys.
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Because they can get infections easily if they don’t keep themselves completely clean get the skin caught in a zipper And IHave a million more for ya
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I circumcised my son. I was young and unaware that it was an option. I would give almost anything to take back just that one parenting decision and decide against having it done. I will never forget hearing my precious baby’s scream as it was being done. 25 years later that screaming in pain still haunts me. He may not remember it, but I do.
Don’t do it there is no medical reason to do so. We chose to leave our son Natural and he is now 9 and no issues. This to me would be like cutting some part of my daughters off! If we are born with all our natural body parts why cut a piece off??
Would they advocate for female circumcision? I did not do my son… this is not their decision. Stop engaging in the conversation with them.
It’s your child and if the child’s father also agrees it’s no one else’s business you’re the baby’s parents not the rest of the family.
We didn’t do it. I decided that if he wants it when he’s older he can do it then. I made it his choice.
There are pro’s and cons to everything, check out the complications that can occur with this procedure, what are the suggested reasons your family and friends are giving you? Is it cultural or religious? Is sounds like there is no medical reason for it to occur. Check with your GP and get some education on it before you choose what you want to do, be sure your well informed and make the choice for your child not for others. There are risks with any procedure and you need to be aware of these.
I had it done and I couldn’t walk for almost a year.
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My son is intact. Why does their opinion matter? Its elective. I don’t see the need to cut the foreskin off… not just based on information I found but bec its the equivalent of having your clit cut off. Idk about you ladies but I like those nerves lol 
my husband is circumcised when we did the research he got sad bec he could have had so much more fun. 
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The only reason they used to do it is because they couldn’t properly cleaned it. So it was a miracle. Nowadays it’s not necessary because we can clean it.
I made the decision for my son after birth to be circumcised. One reason I made the decision besides doctors recommendation was that my dads friend had to have it as an adult and it was much worse as an adult I’m told. But it’s your right to decide for your child, you should do what you feel is best!
I left that decision up to my husband it wasn’t something i know anything about and all the books in the world will never give me insight on this. But either way you decide shouldn’t be anybody else’s business.
I think it’s what u are comfortable doing. Had my son done at 2 weeks because the hospital I got rushed to wouldn’t do it. Against there beliefs. But my son had to have it redone due to them not getting it right the first time. So I think it’s all up to parents. I wouldn’t trade having my son’s done…
The biggest reason people advocate for it is hygiene because improper hygiene can cause utis. However if you teach them to properly clean it then they won’t have the problem
Your decision. I had it done for religious beliefs.
Nope, either is totally fine. I think people are concerned about how he’ll “look” later on in locker rooms, but 
I let my husband make the decision. He said he definitely wanted him circumcised so we did. I felt it was a good decision and there have been no problems. However, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal if they are or aren’t.
Don’t do it. I regret having it done to my son. He was my first and I didn’t know better.
Two of my male friends.Had to have it done as adults. Because the skin became tight.Could not clean properly. And sex was a issue…
It’s your choice my opinion would be different than some others so I’m not going to give it. You know what you want for your child that’s what is important stick to what you want!
Both of my boys are circumsized, it was mine and my husband’s decision.
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I am a mom of 2 grown boys. 30+ years old both were circumcised at birth. It is so much easier to keep clean and no worries about infections. Choice is ultimately yours as parents but I would do it all over again
Don’t do it it’s unnecessary. Foreskin has functions it’s meant to be there. Boys are born perfect just like girls 
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Ultimately, it’s your kid and your decision. Everyone has an opinion about it.
I got my son circumcised because a guy I dated wasn’t and had serious issues with it. He actually ended up having it done in his 30s, and had more issues. He hated not being circumcised, we both practically kept yeast infections (I’m very susceptible), he was very self-conscious about it…and he did end up saying sex felt better after he’d had it done. 
He was the main reason I had my son done. I didn’t want to see my kid go through what he went through.
I have one that is and one that isnt really no difference. My grandson isnt either his parents didnt want to put him through it
I had 3 sons. The first two were circumcised at birth. The last boy was high risk and we didn’t circumsize him. I was very careful with him—- Pulling back the skin with each diaper change. But the skin got restricted and he had an emergency circumcision at 13 months. A pretty painful ordeal for him. On reflection, I would circumcise my male children at birth.
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It’s a cleaning issue. If you can keep your boys from being boys in their teens and teach them it is absolutely necessary to keep that extra skin and what is under it clean, then you’ll be ok. I had 3 boys at one point and getting them to bathe in their teens is a true battle.
It’s a personal choice and not for everyone. Like other people have said it’s not medically necessary or cleaner it’s for esthetics.
I’m having a boy in April and will not be circumcising him.
I have two boys that are both circumsized. Identification with their dad is important, I think.
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I didn’t get my son circumcised when he was born. At 4 he had to be because the foreskin didn’t stretch. He still remembers and he’s 9 
You should consider it because it will safe a lot of trouble for him in the future!!!
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My sons dad did not have it done and insisted that he had it done.
I circumcised my son because his father is not and I know what the difference is. I don’t want my child to have to deal with it, and his father agreed.
I did not for my youngest son and there is absolutely wrong with it. They will have to learn how to clean it properly but there is no wrong answer to this. If you choose not to that is your choice. If he wants when he is older he can decide that for himself.
I let my husband decide, he said our boys should be circumcised and so we did.
It’s much healthier for him , plus he will look different than the other guys in the locker room . He will be picked on trust me .
I have 2 sons. One is and one isn’t. Neither has had any issues so far. My hubby isn’t either and he hasn’t had any issues. Circumcision is a person choice. They can mind their business.
I didn’t get my boys done. And it is harder on them if a medical problem comes up later and you have to get it done when they are older.
Why do they all need to know or care? I would tell them to worry about their own private areas and that’s that. If it offends them then they don’t need to change diapers. I have 5 boys and never felt the need to tell anyone what we decided to do.
We did it. And we’re going to do it with this baby that I’m currently pregnant with. That being said, it’s up to you not anyone else. I’d say “thanks for your input but this is what we’re doing” and move on.
They were born with it leave it intact … and a boy can clean it hygiencally everytime they have a shower or bath …its a hood to protect sensitive areas …I have no idea unless medically advised why someone would do this to their child and even then I’d question it if it was medically suggested… moving on to adulthood it’s there to protect it when it’s not needed so to speak …leave well alone in my opinion…that way if it causes him trouble in later life he can do what he please s then … and moving right right on in life… sex is different for the woman I’m sure of it x
My fiancé isn’t neither is my 5 month old son. My fiancé hasn’t had any problems. Besides if ur happy with ur decision no one else’s opinion should matter. It’s ur son. Not theirs
As an RN I’ve seen issues with it as they get older. They don’t clean it properly and get infections.
My husband is but my son is not. My son was born overseas and upon return, at 7 days of age, the Dr refused to do it. I wish we had persisted. It’s more hygienic. Now I have to make sure it is cleaned regularly. Definitely a regret not to have pushed the issue.
Whatever you choose is fine. It’s your decision! Pro and cons either way. Again, your decision!
If it causes problems why are they born with it?
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You have to make the decisions that are right for your family. My late Husband wasn’t circumcised and made sure he washed himself very well. Don’t let anyone guilt you into to doing something you don’t want to do.
You do what you feel is right! I was on the same page and I made my decision based on what his father chose!
I didn’t. And now I wish I did. It was their dad’s decision and now I’m a single mom and I have no idea what I’m doing.
In the UK, this is not even discussed or a really made a thing of. I’m Sure some parents chose it for whatever reason but it’s not a ‘thing’ like it seems to be in the states. It’s definitely not just done by the majority, I have a son and it was never mentioned once in pregnancy or once he was born. We have seen numerous pediatricians over the years for various things and it’s never been mentioned. It’s not a medical necessity, of course some people need it done medically just like some people need other necessary surgery but it’s not just done for the hell of it. I never even thought about it until I saw it talked about in international mums groups I am in. It really interests me how everywhere is so different. I don’t mean it’s taboo when I say we don’t talk about it, we are open about stuff like that but it’s just not a big deal.
My two boys aren’t circumcised. Thought about it but can’t put them through that!!! Just keep it clean and they would be fine!!!
Our grandson was medical to fix his urine stream but honestly it’s not anyone’s business.
I will say I know adult men who wish their parents had said yes but again it’s a choice
I choose to for us it was right choice when asked his dad stepped up and said yes. I feel like it’s a choice each parent if a couple then as a couple should make. I’ve known men who had to have it done later in life because of infections and issues so I wasn’t against it. They said was an awful experience. I do feel though it’s a parents choice not families. I worked in daycare we had both it is easy to clean up a bad bm on circumcised than on one that isn’t girls don’t compare that’s a different ball game all together to anyone who would use that one. In the end though if you feel you did the right thing tell them that and to leave you alone about it.
So I have 3 boys all of which arent circumcised. It’s not necessary and if the mess it up then it could mess with the child forever. If they decide to do it later it’s their decision.
Both of my sons are done and they didnt even cry when they got it done and they both got it done the day after they were born
Your baby your choice google it the most sensitive nerves for pleasure is in that skin it medically no necessary wish I would of known that before hand but I learned when my daughter had my grandson
Could be a mistake later in his life. It’s not easy to keep one clean…totally clean. But you Mom. He is your son and your husband…not others son. Parents do what you think is best. Hugs to baby boy. Good luck
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I don’t think any of the women here should have a say. Let the dad decide, or another man. Women dont have penises we dont know jack.
My son told me he would have been pissed if I didn’t have him circumcised. My boyfriend says he’s glad to have been.
You’re the mother can’t anyone else tell you what to do with your son
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I have two boys and neither are circumcised it hasn’t effected them yet (13 & 17)
My 4 sons are all not circumcised. They are healthy, happy, and SO easy to clean. You don’t do anything except wipe what you can see! Good job trusting your instincts and protecting that sweet boy!
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My 2 grandsons are, and it is primarily your choice! However if and when if you do change your mind, do it soon! It is more painful when older! And yes it’s only cuz of hygiene issues! No medical reason at all!
Your not making a mistake my husband wishes that they did that when he was a baby now he has problems with Mr winki
I regret being pressured into circ’ing mine. Both boys say is no big deal, but I still feel I shouldn’t have.
I have 3 boys (11, 3 and 2) and all were circumcised at birth and they are doing great!!! Just first few days of some ointment.
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It can cause terrible issues later if not properly cleaned. Terrible issues.
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Personally it my son body he can decide when he older. I cant make that choice I dont have the same equipment lol
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That decision is yours and yours alone. You do what’s right for YOUR baby.
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It hurts them so much theres no pain meds and it’s not necessary
As an adult, I’ve heard more grown men saying they wish it was done when they were infants and that the healing process is a lot harder on them. But it ultimately is your decision. I did with my son and I dont regret the decision or feel like I made a mistake.
My MIL wanted my son to be circumcised my partner is but we are not going to. She keeps bringing it up though. People have their ways of doing things and expect you to do the same. As long as you wash under the foreskin and keep it clean easy to do in the bath.
Either choice is correct, make the choice that is right for you and your family. It isn’t about what others think.
Its okay for both i circumcised my boy and all the boys in my family are. Now with it being uncircumised the issue is not only is it more sentive for them but they can get more irriations and more issuses with it, some girls also dont like uncircumised and he might get teases for it.
It’s not medically necessary. Tell them to butt our but everyone needs to be educated on how to PROPERLY clean him during diaper changes, mainly don’t pull the foreskin back.
Have 1 of three that didn’t have it done. He hates it. Kids made fun at school.
The biggest concern is uncircumcised males are at greater risk of infection IF not cleaned properly.
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You are not making a mistake, It’s more of a belief that people have… it’s no one’s business or choice.
As long as you teach him how to keep himself clean, it’s nothing to be worried about.
Just like breastfeeding, it’s no one’s business.
Tell them that topic is off limits and that’s it.
I circumcised all 3 of my boys n had no issues. The oldest n youngest got done in the same summer when they were 7 & 3. My middle had his done at birth.
I told everyone: Not my body, not my choice. You can speak to him about it at 18.
Both my boys are but its your kid so it’s your choice. It’s not their business, you do what you feel is right 
I have 2 sons. One is, and one isn’t. I let their fathers decide. And honestly, the only difference in raising them was I had to teach the uncircumcised one to pull the skin back to clean it properly. And I had no issues with it. In retrospect, had I known them what I know now, neither would be circumcised.
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I had my boys done for many reasons glad I did don’t let others tell you what too do.
We had the same problem after having our son. We ended up having him circumcised just because they do have problems with it as they get older and getting it infected
No its ur decision and eventually his to have it changed as an adult. Good for you and him