When these occur in a baby s mouth and gums, they are called Epstein pearls. These are small pink or red patches often found on a baby s eyelids, between the eyes, upper lip, and back of the neck. The name comes from the marks on the back of the neck where, as the myth goes, a stork may have picked up the baby. They are caused by a concentration of immature blood vessels and may be the most visible when the baby is crying. Most of these fade and disappear completely.
Mongolian spots are blue or purple-colored splotches on the baby s lower back and buttocks.
The spots are caused by a concentration of pigmented cells. They usually disappear in the first four years of life. Erythema toxicum Erythema toxicum is a red rash on newborns that is often described as flea bites. The rash is common on the chest and back, but may be found all over. About half of all babies develop this condition in the first few days of life.