Jaundice often goes away on its own, but it should always be checked out by a doctor as soon as it's noticed. Peeling across the chest, as well as on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, is common in babies who were overdue. In most cases, it will clear up without treatment, but a fragrance-free cream can help cracked skin. Whiteheads and pimples are thought to erupt as a result of maternal hormones that circulate in a baby's body, or because of a benign fungal infection. They should disappear within a few weeks.
Birthmarks appear on many babies.
While some will fade or are removable, others are permanent. Newborns are prone to skin conditions partly for physiological reasons and partly because they've logged less time on the planet. Their sweat glands are not yet fully functional, and their skin is thin and sensitive. The less you dry and irritate her skin, the better. Skimp on the Soap Ours is a culture obsessed with cleanliness, which means that parents tend to overdo it when it comes to bathing their babies.