Mothers may find it challenging to take care of baby boys than girls for obvious reasons. Take the case of testicles, whichThese have crevices that need to be cleaned up as well. Positioning the penis while changing diapers can also help in not being showered with urine.
Circumcision is not compulsory but opting for the removal of a baby boy's foreskin should follow the doctor's order to keep it clean and covered but sadly, it is not enough. The foreskin can reattach to the head of the penis so checking and pulling it back regularly can prevent another surgery, according to Redbook Mag.
It is generally advised not to give toys to boys that are used in violent shows. No matter what you do, they just love guns, knives, archery, clubs and anything that can be used as weapons. It's just their nature but m.aking them understand at an early age that hurting anybody is no good and they are just toys to play with, should be the bottom line.
Cognitive skills come a bit later for boys. However, they catch up quickly during primary years. In addition, there's also a bit of difficulty when enhancing their fashion sense. The ones readily available are just the basic stuff such as pants, suits and t-shirts with the cartoon characters. Dressing them in style requires a trip to a specialty shop.
The motor abilities of boys are not superior to girls. The Journal of Experimental Psychology reports that boys and girls reach similar periods in crawling, walking, jumping, climbing and manipulating things. Something to watch out carefully is when they explore everything, which sometimes includes those that are dangerous.
Government statistics shows that visits to the Emergency Rooms are rampant with boys than with girls. Accidents and poisonings are common causes of injuries.Meanwhile, mothers who grew up with a brother have a good chance in raising a boy without so many surprises, Today noted.