As the baby begins to breathe air, the color changes to red. This redness normally begins to fade in the first day. A baby s hands and feet may stay bluish in color for several days. This is a normal response to a baby s immature blood circulation. Blue coloring of other parts of the body, however, is not normal.
Some newborns develop a yellow coloring called jaundice.
This may be a normal response as the body rids excess red blood cells. However, it may indicate a more serious condition, especially if the yellow color appears in the first day and worsens. Jaundice can often be seen by gently pressing on the baby s forehead or chest and watching the color return. Laboratory tests may be needed to assess jaundice. Moulding Moulding is the elongation of the shape of a baby s head.