Dr. Aaron Kaweblum

Boca Del Mar Pediatric Center
Since 1989, established by Dr. Aaron Kaweblum

PREPARATIONS FOR THE BRIT- MILAH

  1. IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER BIRTH:

    It is important for the Mohel to be informed about your baby's general health. Consult with your pediatrician if necessary to know if the Brit-Milah can be done on the eighth day. The Torah allows us to postpone the Brit-Milah for health reasons when necessary.

    2. -- VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS --

  2. THE DAY OF THE BRIT-MILAH
    1. THE PLACE OF THE CEREMONY: The location of the ceremony (e.g. a dining room, bedroom, living room, synagogue, etc.) including the baby's room must be:
      1. Well-lit - Please provide a bright source of light in the place where the ceremony will take place; and next to the baby's changing table.
      2. Well-ventilated - make sure that air conditioning is strong enough to maintain a cool, comfortable temperature. If you are expecting any guests, please provide a portable fan at the place of the ceremony.
      3. Large enough to prevent over crowding.
      4. If you are expecting a lot of people and/or parking may be limited, please reserve a parking space for Dr. Kaweblum. If the place of the ceremony is a catering hall, please request a private cool and clean separate room, to prevent unnecessary exposure for the baby, before and after the ceremony.
    2. FURNITURE
      1. A nice wide chair which serves as the chair of Elijah.
      2. A comfortable chair for the Sandek (preferably without armrests).
      3. A strong rectangular table that fits the chair for the Sandek (e.g. two strong bridge tables) The baby's changing table is not suitable.
      4. A small trash can.
    3. REQUIRED ARTICLES: (at the place of the ceremony)
      1. Two disposable diapers
      2. A baby blanket
      3. A white tablecloth
      4. A large pillow vwith white pillowcase
      5. A pacifier
      6. An unopened bottle of sweet Kosher wine (i.e. Kedem, Carmel)
      7. A kiddush cup (preferably silver)
      8. One "Talit"
      9. Yamulkas for all male guests
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    4. REQUIRED ARTICLES: (to be used after the ceremony in the baby's room)
      1. One tube of neosporin ointment (do not buy the cream)
      2. One tube of A and D ointment (original)
      3. 2" X 2" individually wrapped sterile gauze pads. one for each diaper change for one week. (do not buy the "no-stick" kind)

    5. FESTIVE MEAL Food to be partaken of after the ceremony should preferably be Kosher, or dairy and fish products. It s also traditional to have a large Challah bread.
    6. VERY IMPORTANT!-BABY CARE BEFORE THE BRIT
      1. Stop any kind of feeding (including water) one hour before the actual time of the circumcision.
      2. Prepare, in a baby bottle a glucose solution, by mixing two teaspoons of sugar for each oz. of sterile water.
      3. As soon as Dr. Kaweblum arrives give the baby children's acetaminophen 160 mgr/5 ML
        - If the baby's weight is between 6-8 lbs, give 2.0 ML
        - If the baby's weight is between 8-10 lbs, give 2.5 ML
      After the tylenol is given, give the baby 1/2-1 oz. of the glucose mixture.
    7. The baby should be cleaned and changed before the ceremony.
    8. The baby's clothes should be simple, preferable a T-shirt and a diaper, or any other clothing that will be easy to open and close.
  3. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED DURING THE WEEK FOLLOWING THE BRIT-MILAH:
    1. After the ceremony Dr. Kaweblum will do the first dressing change step-by-step with the parents and will answer any questions.
    2. Dr. Kaweblum will provide you with a separate instruction sheet, with step-by-step post circumcision instructions.
    3. Do not hesitate to call Dr. Kaweblum in a case of any questions.
      Phone #: (561) 347-8382
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