What can I do to help my 1yr old?

[JJ'sMom]

DS2 (almost 2) has fully retracted himself. He's been working on it for a while, but last night he pulled the last part back and it seems to have peeled a layer of skin off his glands. I can see the left over skin balled up and still attached to the glands. I am hoping that will clear on its own in a day or two. It was red last night, but not this morning.

BUT, it really hurts him as soon as he pees. He cries and all I have been doing is offering him a cup of water to soak his penis in afterwords. Any suggestions?

(DS1 (4yr)has been very curious as he has not retracted himself yet. I tell him he may or may not retract until he is older. No hurries.)

THanks.

[latinalonestar]

My son had a premature separation and the urine was painful on the raw surface for about 3-4 days. Just give him a couple days. He probably pulled an area loose a little sooner than it should have been. Just give him nice soaks in warm water. He will be feeling better in a couple days, I promise! Tell him to leave it alone for now until it feels better. This is nothing to worry about but it can be a bit uncomfortable for your ds.

[Fyrestorm]

You might want to offer him a cup or bowl of water to pee in...The water will dilute the urine and it might not sting as much.

[JJ'sMom]

Thanks for the info. He is still in diapers during the day, but maybe he will start using the toilet today....I'll offer the water in a cup to pee in.

Three to four days seems so long to have painful peeing, but at least I will not be too worried that the healing is so long.

Thanks again.