Supply List for the Bris Ceremony

The following is a list of supplies needed for your newborn Jewish baby boy’s brit milah ceremony. Please have all of the items listed below ready for the bris ceremony.

1. Diapers and baby wipes
2. A+D ointment and Bacitracin ointment
3. Hand sanitizer, such as Purell
4. Small box of gauze pads at least 3″x3″
   6 disposable diapers and plenty of baby wipes
   1 swaddling blanket
   1-3 burp cloths or receiving blankets
5. Manischewitz Concord Grape Kosher wine
6. 1-2 pillows, standard size, heavy preferred. Pillowcases may be any color. If a ceremonial bris pillow is used, please also provide one standard pillow.
7. If the bris is taking place outside the home, have two chairs, a table (card table size or larger) and a waste basket available.
8. A few yarmulkes (kippot), 2 prayer shawls (talis) and a pillow. This is for Bris clients, holistic circumcision clients may skip #8.
9. 1 pack of clear plastic shot glasses. This is for Bris clients, holistic circumcision clients may skip #9
10. Print this Post Bris Care document and bring it to the bris
11. For families with an older toddler, it is recommended considering a nanny or trusted caregiver to accompany you during the ceremony. This thoughtful arrangement allows both parents to be fully present for this significant life-cycle event while ensuring that your older child receives the attention and care they need.