The head of the penis may be very raw and red looking. There may be a small amount of blood at first or yellow-colored drainage later. These are part of normal healing. Your baby may have some discomfort with diaper changes the first few days. Keep the penis clean with soap and water.
Circumcisions usually heal within one to two weeks.
Your baby may be fussy after circumcision. Cuddling him close and breastfeeding can help comfort him. Most boys do not require special care of the penis after the circumcision is healed. As long as the baby is able to pass urine through the opening, this is not a problem. It is not necessary to clean inside the foreskin, only the outside, as part of a normal bath.