i will just say i have four boys i would never put them at risk from anything that’s unnecessary i also had an ex that had to be circumcised at an older age of 28 for medical reasons i had two sons with it’s a genetic thing that they where treated with creams that sorted any problems that their father had so i can tell u it does make a difference to men he told me himself just leave the human form as it is meant to be unless a medical need arises then if it’s done at this age it’s purely for religious reasons ect it doesn’t make it any cleaner the skin is there for protection as the body is designed
If he medically needs it done then do it, if not then leave it.
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Fuck everyone else that baby is yours and you make whatever decisions about his privates until he’s old enough to. Keeping some skin won’t kill him & later if he wants it gone he can choose it himself. Also the people who try to scare you about infections tell them 2 piss off too - if you teach them to properly care for the area they will be fine. Little girls get yeast infections as well you don’t see American doctors chopping anything off them do ya? 
I didn’t circumcise my son, he’s 13, no issues and it is not difficult to keep it clean like some may say.
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People get randomly heated about it. Neither of my boys are circumcised and they haven’t had any is issues. I think it’s weird that other people have an opinion on your baby’s genitalia, I wouldn’t ever do it but I don’t judge people who think it’s best for their son.
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Yes you are. You would feel terrible down the road if he would have to be as an adult. It definitely would be painful.
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Bc its a “cosmetic surgery” & not needed!! Look into yourself so you know “why they are done” “the risk” & can decide for yourself but I completely agree with this decision
I let my husband make that decision. It’s really nobody’s business what you decide though.
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All 3 of my boys are circumcised but that was MY choice. You do what YOU think is best for YOUR son. Even if they feel pain they want even remember it. I’ve seen the procedure done in person and I only had the 1 boy at the time and I still chose to get my other 2 boys circumcised. The biggest thing is to teach them proper hygiene, pulling the foreskin back to clean it so he don’t have any infections
My son isn’t circumcised and he is 13 and doing just fine. It is not needed just teach him to clean it properly when older
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Please dont do it. There is NO benefit. Its simply more appeasing to look at. My family was the same but bc they were scared and made to believe lies. Research research research!!
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When I had my son I enquired by my Gyne and he almost bit my head off! He said it is so unnecessary unless there is a medical reason. You just have to clean properly and as he gets bigger, teach him to pull the skin back and clean when he baths. Its all good. No need to put him through pain for nothing.
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Your child your decision. Both of my sons are and I even watched it performed.
If you choose not to do it , you must be extremely careful with the cleanliness in that area . Can get infections easily . I would circumcise and did have my boys circumcised .
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If you have running water and plan to bath your child at least every few days. There is no need to have cosmetic surgery on your infant. If he wants to change his appearance later in life he can do so if he chooses.
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Both of my sons were circumcised. I work in healthcare and have witnessed horrible infections from males being uncircumcised. That is what I based my decision around. However, there is no right or wrong here. You do what’s best for your babe! It’s no ones business and anyone giving their input is overstepping. Stand your ground, momma!
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I agree with circumcision. However, its expensive! It’s not covered by most insurance and runs about $400. We just weren’t able to afford it at the time. It does decrease the likelihood of UTI and STDs according to pediatricians I’ve spoke with
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My two kids are not and I’ve not had any problems, this really is only something you can figure out, everyone has so many opinions on this! Don’t listen to anyone but what you feel!
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My son is and I don’t regret it. If I had another son, I would get him circumcised too. But I would never push people to do it. They just have to take more time to clean it. There’s nothing stopping your son from getting it done as an adult if he really wanted too. Tell your family and friends to drop it. Not their kid
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We did lots of research, asked our older two kids pediatrician lots of questions and I let my husband make the final decision. He knows what it’s like to not be and I have no idea what it’s like to have a penis.
I don’t understand why people get so worked up about this. If you want to circumcise your child then do it. If you don’t then don’t. It’s simple and literally no one else’s business.
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My son isn’t circumcised it’s not up to your family it’s YOUR and the father’s decision… my husband and I decided not to cause 1 we didn’t want him going through pain and 2 it wasn’t medical Necessary.
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Tell them to do their own research and that it’s actually healthier to not circumcise and if its not their son they shouldn’t worry about your son’s penis. LOL
Yes i agree…lots of reasons really! Read up about it a little! Always helps! This is your choice!
My boys are circumcised and I wish every day I would of just left it alone. Your child, your choice!
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- Risk of infection is no longer a concern. In the elderly men that you see with infections, they were never taught how to properly care for it as children (forced retraction, cleaning with harsh soaps). Girls get uti’s much more often than boys, but cutting the clitoris to reduce infection is against the law now.
- The only reason that they say it’s worse to do later in life is because it’s ‘more’ painful. No one has any idea if it’s more painful as an infant or adult. No one knows the pain an infant goes through. Not to mention, you’re given pain medication as an adult. All they give an infant is sugar water and they go into shock.
- Ultimately it is yours and your husband’s choice what you do with your infant’s body. I would be concerned about all the people taking such and interest in your child’s genitals.
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I would suggest if you want to get it done on him ask to be in the room and watch how it’s done and how much care is needed after. With an intact baby you dont pull back the skin that’s how you hurt a baby, you just wipe it clean.
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My son is 2 and he isn’t snipped
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I have two sons (different fathers). I told them at the time when it came down to it that it was their choice to make for their sons. Point being, you do you and whatever you and your SO choose is the right answer.
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Nope no mistake it’s personal preference. There really is no difference as long as they’re clean! My boy isn’t and I don’t regret that decision one bit!
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Neither of my boys age 15 and 5 ms ,are circumcised I dont think it’s necessary. I asked my 15 yr old how he felt about me not circumcising his baby brother and he said he wouldn’t , hes glad I didn’t circumcise him
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You are NOT making a mistake. It’s an extremely painful experience for the child. Both my son’s are circumcised but I felt so guilty after hearing my sons screams. He literally screamed til he passed out. No they don’t remember it happening but its the most sensitive part on their body. Do whatever you think is best. It’s no one else’s business. My nephew is not circumcised and he lives with me. You just have to make sure you pull the skin back to clean the area during diaper changes.
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Tell them to mind their own business. Your child, your choice.
My husband isn’t and my oldest isn’t both of them wish they were. My youngest is because my husband made sure of it.
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I think it’s a horrific act upon a baby. I personally could never do it to any of my children, I think it’s totaly wrong unless medically needed.
And for those that are saying it’s better for the baby, there is no proven evidence that supports this.
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Oh good grief. All this does is teach your son how to properly clean himslef. My husband and his whole family and our son is not cut and its the best decision I could have ever made. My son has not had any issues nor stink. I personally think the look is better as well. It’s how god made men. I was all for it before my son was born then i just couldn’t hurt him like that over looks. Just has to be cleaned well and that’s it. And for my record my ex was cut and his stank and had a dried out ass weiner and my husband’s is soft clean and has no oder. Everyone has their own opinion but really is isn’t that big of a deal not cutting. Just a matter of cleaning. No biggie.
Not my body-not my choice.
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I have 2 boys and neither of them are circumcised and we’ve had zero issues. Circumcision is a cosmetic surgery and it’s not needed unless there’s a LEGITIMATE medical reason. Also, do NOT retract or manipulate the foreskin for ANY reason. You clean it just like you would a finger; wipe it from base to tip. That’s it.
yourwholebaby.org 
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Everyone is always going to be concerned about what you’re doing with your baby. Research https://www.yourwholebaby.org
A lot of really good eye opening information. Do what YOU feel is right by your baby!
Watch American Circumcision
You’ll be horrified.
I’m so happy to see times have changed and that less people are putting their sons under the knife:heart:
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In my opinion i felt that circumcision was a good choice. It makes thier lives so much easier and he was healed up in a week. Never seemed to bother him when it was properly taken care of. BUT it is your baby and your choice. He can always have it done later in life if he decides he wants to 
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I’m sorry I don’t agree with one of the comments. It’s not your choice. Its your son’s choice when he is 18 or over to let him make the decision about his body. The decision lies with him. Its his body not anyone elses. Just my personal opinion
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Personal preference. My son isn’t circ’ed. The only time I’ve actually encountered a medically necessary one, was a 12yo family member who just couldn’t figure out the cleaning aspect. (He is also on the spectrum) totally up to you. I personally don’t think it’s necessary except in extreme cases.
I’ve 2 boys one 13 one 6 not circumcised
The major is infections are huge don’t let anyone else say not
It’s your choice. they use local during the procedure, it’s better that you do it when they’re little since they won’t remember it. I’ve done them on babies and I’ve done them on grown men.
My son was circumcised before 2 weeks of age. Usually it is followed what Dad is…
We had no complications with the procedure. I asked a million and one questions. I made sure freezing was performed.ed and asked about their technique. ( I work in veterinary medicine)
It’s a personal/family choice. Do not let people tell you otherwise. Know your do and dont and pros and cons for both sides.
They don’t need to know nor ask about what the inside of your infant’s pants looks like.
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They’re concerned because they think they can control your life as a mother. Ignore them, do your own research, and make your own decision. If they don’t like it, they can kick rocks
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Its best fr him.my family member waited till her son was 9 poor kid was not pleasant.its hygienic
Most guys who are uncircumcised are very self conscious about it.
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I have 3 sons, I’d never hurt them like that. I never met any men with problems because they are intact. It’s bullshit and wrong on so many levels.
My boys are 23 and 25, no problems and they aren’t circumcised
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Big mistake. Cleaning himself will be difficult.
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we circumcised our son.
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I have two sons and not once considered this mainly because I don’t understand why people do it and because it’s their body not my choice if they want that in the future they can decide when they are men
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Do what you feel is right as the parent. It’s not anyone else’s problem to worry about it
It’s a barbaric and unnecessary thing to do to a days old baby. My son is 8 and uncircumcised. He has not had a single problem since birth.
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For everyone saying you pull back the foreskin to clean under it… NO YOU DONT! Their foreskin is not meant to be forced back and it will naturally detach itself from the membrane on the end of the penis around 3 years old! Jesus some people 
My husband is circumcised but both our boys are not. I didn’t see the point. Teaching then when they get older how to properly clean themselves is no problem and they have the choice when they get older to do it if they so choose. My oldest boy is 7 and youngest is two. Both have had zero issues with not being circumcised.
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You have to make the decision for yourself. I circumcised my son after he was born. It’s a regular procedure but all moms and dads have to make their choice about it for their son. Do your own research don’t just go off of hearsay.
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I have 2 boys and I didn’t do mine. They never got any infections ect. Most are done for just reglion stuff. No need to do them just keep the area clean and teach the boys how to keep it clean when they are old enough. My kids are adults now
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I’m horrified this is still common place in America.
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I’m from New Zealand and I’ve had 4 boys and none have been done. Healthy happy and no concerns.
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Do your own research and decide. And screw what everyone else thinks. Simple as that. I personally let my husband make the decision for our 2 boys. He has a penis. I do not. I felt he could make a better decision than I could. Both of my boys are circumcised.
As long you teach them self care . They will be fine. They can always have it done later.
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I have an older teen son who is circumcised, unfortunately and a 1 year old who is intact.
First, let me say that it’s so odd how we call it “not circumcised”, like it’s missing something it should have had. The term is “intact”. It will help you to be able to learn more about it if you know the proper term.
First, join an “intact care” group here on Facebook. Read the posts, you’ll learn so much. It’s such a simple thing once you learn it. (It’s amazing to me how we have to learn how to take care of a naturally functioning body 
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Watch American Circumcision on Prime Video or The Elephant In The Hospital on YouTube. It includes a clip of a circumcision. Your decision will be made immediately. It’s horrible to think of what I put my son through.
The biggest thing to know is don’t retract, don’t even mess with the foreskin even a little. Wipe from base to tip like a finger (only clean what is seen). The foreskin is fused to the penis like a nail to a finger and around adolescence it will start to separate until he is able to retract it himself. No one else should before that. Doing so earlier can lead to adhesions and infections from the 2 being pulled apart before they’re supposed to be. The foreskin is protecting the penis/ urethra from bacteria getting inside there when they’re too young to properly clean themselves.
The comments about how someone they know had to have a circumcision later in life is most likely the result of ignorant medical providers or care providers who retracted/ pulled at the foreskin before it was supposed to be. There are a couple of possible penis irregularities that some boys are born with but educate yourself on what to look for and you’ll know if there’s an issue.
Also, since the foreskin is fused to the penis like a fingernail to a finger, imagine how badly that would hurt to have your nail removed! That’s circumcision. They strap them down on something called a circumstraint (Google THAT ), give them a TOPICAL numbing medication that doesn’t completely relieve the pain and then cut the foreskin from their penis like cutting and ripping a nail from a finger. We’re lying to ourselves if we think that doesn’t hurt and doctors/nurses are lying to us when they say he “slept right through it”. No he didn’t, he went into shock from the pain or screamed so hard that he wore himself out.
Last thought : it’s illegal in America to mutilate a girl’s genitals. Why is is legal to multilate a boy’s? Think about that…
I don’t care if my son’s penis matches his Dad’s, I don’t care about some potential locker room bully that might be staring at my son’s junk, and I refuse to discuss it with others. It’s none of their business. I won’t multilate my son for no good reason. He can always remove it, in fact I’ll pay for it if he decides to, but he can’t put it back.
Just be sure you find a care provider who is intact friendly so that they’re not ripping his foreskin back out of ignorance and be vigilant when it comes to any medical visits or anyone who changes his diaper. People are dumb and they think that “just a little bit” isn’t retraction. No one should retract it but him.
Good for you for asking these questions. 
Dont do it!! Its a horrible thing and not necessary! Besides its your baby if you let others decide they will keep on doing it forever
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I’m sorry, unless there’s a medical reason it’s not necessary.
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It’s your choice as his mother. They don’t need to be involved at all. You’re cutting off part of the body that’s there for a reason; not to mention removing many nerve endings. If I have a boy I won’t do it.
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Four boys in my house!! 2 are done, 2 are not!! Wish to helk id done the younger two also!! Agh!! Def wish I had!!! For sure hands down!!
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This was probably the worst medium to ask this question on… talk with your doctors, not internet dwellers
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Nope not necessary at all. We did not circumcise our son
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Just Do it ,his future wife will thank you
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From a mum who’s oldest son has no choice but to have operations ! Your doing the right thing! Why put a child threw pain for something that’s is largely now known to have no health benefits! It’s more of a tradition now! You can’t argue with science do your own research! Not everything people read online is true! Billions of years of evolution can’t be to far wrong! Leave it be
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Do what you feel best doing.
I did not. I may now have chosen differently but I mean, I think either way it’s fine. Just teach him how to be clean in both scenarios
I got my first sons done, I regret it. My second son isn’t and has absolutely no problems.
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Really it is a personal opinion everyone will have one. Some don’t believe so. And some do. It isn’t wrong if that is what you want to do. All 3 of my children are. Granted one had to have a surgery with something not even related and they had to anyhow. But it isn’t necessary. It is your opinion and your husband’s not the whole family. Do what you believe
It is cosmetic surgery. No, you know what is right. It has zero benefits.
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Im not a dr. But i can tell u every family member that didnt get circumcision as a baby had to get it as an adult .
Stand your ground. Have you looked into how they’re performed & the possible complications? Share that info with them. Make them watch the video. It’s genital mutilation & 100% unnecessary.
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Do it. It looks horrible not done
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Mom of 3 boys. I don’t see the reasoning for augmenting/mutilating their tiny bodies. And putting a child through a totally unnecessary surgery. Besides all surgeries have risks and don’t always go correctly… infections and even having to redo it later because it ‘grew back’
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I would get it done sooner then later.
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To each their own but I would never leave my son uncircumcised.
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At the end of the day it’s your decision, but I wanted my son to get circumcised cause I’ve heard from men that never got it done as a baby but had to end up getting it done when they got older, and said it hurt. My son had it done at 3 days old and has never had any issues.
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It’s your choice. However for me. I watched one being done. Did some research and dad and I decided that it was not something we would be doing to our son. Dad has a botched circumcision aswell so that may have played a part in dads choice
Unless it’s for medical or religious reasons, if you are in 2 minds, leave it till he can decide for himself.
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I had my baby Tuesday and chose not to circumcise my son. No regrets here
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Your child. Your choice.
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I think it’s not you who need to decide but the doctor can tell you if he need it or not.If he needs it , it has to be done
Your doctor didn’t tell you!
i say leave it up to dad on this one…we did it🤷♀️
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Look up saving our sons on fb. They will be able to give you lots of information. Mine isnt done. I find it hard to believe with all these years of evolution if they weren’t sanitary or supposed to be like that that the body wouldn’t have changed. It’s all about being educated on how to take care of it properly. If you have any questions message me. Biggest mistake people make is retracting too young. You wipe it clean like a finger. We think girls being circumcised is barbaric but we think it’s good for boys 
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Definitely going with your child, your choice.
Tell your friends and family and stop talking about your son’s penis and how it should look. It’s kind of a weird discussion.
If you dont want to get him circumcised then dont. I’d rather not run the risk of it being botched or getting infected.
Your son your choice! It is no one else’s business!!!
Not their child, not their Decision. period
I have 5 boys an another on the way I have 2 done an going 2 do the next 1but each to there own it’s up 2 parents