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I caught my two-year-old playing with his genitals. Should I be concerned?

Last Updated: January 12, 2012

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No, you should not be concerned. Exploring and playing with his genitals or private area is part of his normal curiosity in exploring his body and his world. To him, his genitals are no different from his hands or feet.

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