Masturbation

• toddlers will naturally discover their genitals
• he'll often touch his penis when the diaper is off
• it is neither a sexual nor emotional experience, it just feels good
• do not discourage, worry about it or call attention to it
• if you show a strong negative reaction, you are suggesting that something is wrong or bad about these body parts
• wait until he's older to teach him about privacy and modesty
• for now, accept his behavior as normal curiosity.

Caring for your baby and child: birth to age 5. Revised Ed.

May interfere with urination

• typical history: a boy goes to pee, but complains of pain, so stops, then able to pee a little later, usually occuring after waking up or after a nap. What's happening is the boy has an erection that prevents urination. Allow the boy to relax and hold his pee for a minute or two.