Honestly, inguinal hernia sa bata ay mahirap i-manage lang sa bahay, most doctors really do recommend surgery kasi may risk na ma-incarcerate (ma-stuck) yung hernia at magiging emergency na, which is mas dangerous pa. I've heard ng moms na nag-monitor lang for a while, pero lagi ring sinasabi ng pedia nila na kailangan pa rin ng operation eventually, so better pag bata pa lang at mas mabilis ang recovery. I think best talaga na mag-consult ka ng pediatric surgeon para malaman mo exactly kung ano ang best option for your baby based sa severity niya, baka may waiting period lang kayo or may specific reason na timing ng op, pero definitely worth asking about all the what-ifs so you're not worried bukas.