![]() ![]() Toileting in babies and toddlers often vary in boys and girls. The differences between genders in regards to their bits do not end here. However, if the discharge continues, has an offensive odour, changes colour or becomes excessively blood-stained, then it’s best to speak to your doctor about any concerns you are having. Some discharges are normal during the first couple of days. There is no need to scrub it away – it will go in time. New baby girls may have a discharge like film around the vagina and inside. Mum’s Advice: Baby girls can have vaginal discharge! You will need to clean the labia as well as the creases and folds on your baby’s legs, especially if she is chubby (a chubby baby is a happy baby). Opt for a sensitive fragrance-free wipe when cleaning a little girl and limit the use of soap as it can irritate the vagina. Girls are more prone to UTIs (urinary tract infections) so it is important that you avoid getting any bacteria into the vagina. It is natural to feel a little scared, but in time, the situation will get easier.Īlways wipe from front to back when changing a girl. Furthermore, many dads are also a little concerned about changing their little girl. You may feel a little uneasy cleaning your little girl as you know how sensitive this area can be. And don’t feel bad if you want to throw that onesie in the bin – we have all done it. Baths are just gross as they will literally be sitting in their own poo. Mum’s Advice: Well, honestly, regardless of boys or girls, a poo explosion is easiest cleaned up with a nice warm shower (you in the shower holding bub) – where all the poo can be waffle-stomped down the drain. So if this happens to you, it is perfectly normal! Mum’s Advice: Little boys get little erections right from the start. Baby powder is no longer recommended for use with boys or girls in the genital areas. Use some gentle wipes or a soft damp washer to make sure the area is clean and poo-free. ![]() Be gentle but don’t worry about pressing too lightly – this area is not as sensitive as you may think. This means you may need to lift his penis up to stretch out the nads and wipe in a downward fashion in order to get all the scrotum crevices clean. When cleaning a boy, you need to clean all around the genital area, including under the scrotum and inside all the little folds. During the infant stage, this area doesn’t need any special attention. If your baby is uncircumcised, you don’t have to worry about pulling the foreskin and cleaning underneath it. A newly circumcised baby will need extra care and attention. Nappy changing for boys will vary slightly between circumcised and uncircumcised boys. This will ensure that the moisture doesn’t leak into the tummy (and you will have little yellow stains on the bottom of their shirts!). Make sure you position the penis so that it is down before you put the nappy on. The penis needs to be facing downwards in the nappy. ![]()
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