THINGS TO BE PREPARED FOR THE BRIS

• 25 3” x 3” gauze pads
• 2 tubes antibiotic ointment
• Baby Tylenol
• Firm sleeping pillow
• 2 cloth diapers (or towels)
• 2 Tallis (prayer shawls) - optional
• Kosher sweet grape wine & kiddush cup



DAY OF BRIS — PRIOR TO BRIS

• Do not soak or use ointments, creams or lotions on bris area; sponge bath is o.k.
• Last feeding should be within the hour before the bris
• Dress baby in clothing which maybe opened from the bottom and wrap baby in receiving blanket



DAY OF BRIS — AFTER BRIS

• Apply antibiotic ointment on gauze and place on top of area at each diaper change
• Baby may lay in any position that seems comfortable (even on stomach)
• If baby is uncomfortable, you may give 1/2-dropperful (.4 ml) of liquid infant Tylenol



DAY AFTER THE BRIS