Parents often dream of what their new baby may look like, thinking about a pink, round, chubby-cheeked and gurgling wonder.
Newborns have many variations in normal appearance - from color to the shape of the head.
Some of these differences are just temporary, part of the physical adjustments a baby goes through. Others, such as birthmarks, may be permanent. Understanding the normal appearance of newborns can help you know that your baby is healthy. Skin color in babies often changes with both the environment and health. When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color.