Supplies Required For Bris Ceremony

• Consent form signed and dated by both parents
• A well lit room of sufficient size to accommodate the guests
• Sturdy table, at least card table size
• Non slippery table cloth
• Special chair (preferably with arms) to be used as the seat for Elijah
• Chair for the Sandek
• Chairs for elderly or disabled guests (it is traditional to stand during the bris)
• Kippah for the baby
• Kippot for the participants
• Kippot for the guests (optional)
• Tallis for the chair of Elijah
• Tallis for the Sandek (and any other particpants as preferred)
• Kiddush cup
• Kosher sweet wine (red is traditional but sweet white wine may be used)
• Small bowl to put gauze soaked with wine
• Candlesticks, candles and matches
• 2 pillows — standard size
• 2 standard size plain pillowcases
• 2 burp cloths
• Baby wipes and a plastic bag (stuff happens!)
• 2 disposable diapers (sometimes twice!)
• Receiving blanket
• Bottle of formula or pumped breastmilk
• 1 box of 3"x 3" sterile gauze pads
• Vaseline (with or without zinc or aloe)

Other optional items to consider:

• Pictures of relatives who have departed, especially those whom the baby is named after.
• Kosher challah
• Flowers
• Soft background music (discuss with Dr. Oppenheim if desired)
• Camera with empty memory card (film anyone?) and fresh batteries