It
can take a few weeks for your baby’s skin to settle down. Meanwhile, she/he may
come out in spots or rashes that are generally harmless. These following are the most
common rashes:
Milia:
Known as milk spots, these usually
appear around the nose or forehead. They’re caused by blocked sebaceous glands
and look like tiny white spots. You should never squeeze them. They require no
treatment and will vanish in a few days.
New
Born Jaundice:
Jaundice
may give your baby's skin a yellowish tinge during her first few days. This is
usually because her immature
liver is unable to deal with the amount of bile (bilirubin) in her blood. Your
doctor may advise you to feed your baby often and expose her to daylight. In
severe cases, hospital treatment with ultraviolet light may be needed.
Heat
rash:
These pinprick red spots are caused by over
wrapping your new baby . Make sure he isn’t too warm by feeling the
back of her neck or stomach. Check with the doctor if you’re worried.
Your
baby’s arms
and legs may look slightly blue for a few weeks. She won’t be
good at
controlling her
body temperature until she lays down some fat. This uneven skin coloration will disappear when she becomes more active.
In
dark – skinned babies, color can take time to develop as your baby’s final
pigmentation may take weeks to establish
itself . See the doctor about any changes in your baby’s color that
worry you .
