Bris Preparation / Checklist
Dr. Diamond 516-677-9672
cell 516-589-4707
Check List of Items Needed For The Bris
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Baby must be completely fed one hour prior to bris
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No Vaseline or ointments on penis the day of bris so EMLA Cream will be absorbed
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2 disposable diapers (Pampers, Huggies, etc.)
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2 oz sugar water in baby bottle. (Premade or 1 tsp. sugar per 1 oz of water)
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2 burp clothes (cotton spit up clothes)
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Sweet Red Kosher Wine
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Kiddish cup or wine glass
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2 standard bed pillows
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Sturdy rectangular shaped table and decorative chair for Throne of Elijah
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Good lighting conditions
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Yarmulkes (Skullcaps) for Men in ceremony
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Handmade Yarmulke will be provided for baby by Dr. Diamond
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Simple comfortable baby outfit (have extras on hand)
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Tube of Bacitracin ointment
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Box of 4"x4" sterile gauze pads
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Challah bread with bread knife and Challah cover
Checklist of Other Information Needed:
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Father's Hebrew Name
- Mother's Hebrew Name
- Choose a Hebrew Name for Baby
- Sandak (person who holds the baby)
- Kvater (Godfather)
- Kvaterin (Godmother)
Post Circumcision Care
Maintaining cleanliness and caring for the circumcision is important during the first few weeks. If the Vaseline wrapping doesn't come off on its own, it should be removed after 24 hours. Continue with the Bacitracin ointment on the flat gauze pad with each diaper change for about one week. The penis will look red and develop a yellowish-gray film on the surface. You may see some blood staining on the diaper for a day or two. Keep the penis dry for about one week. Sponge bathing is recommended.
Remember to make sure, as it heals, that the whole head of the penis can be seen. You may need to push the skin back off the head of the penis. This may help with the healing process and avoids skin adhesions to the head of the penis from developing. This is important in order to obtain the nicest cosmetic result. As the Pediatrician to examine your son's circumcision at the next baby visit, or call me about any questions or concerns you may have.
