Common in some full-term and post-term babies. Application of coconut oil is usually sufficient.
Bluish patches usually seen over the sacral area, buttocks and trunk. They disappear gradually on their own.
Reddish rash appearing on the 2nd or 3rd day of life. It spreads over the body and disappears naturally within 2-3 days.
Small yellowish-white spots seen on the baby’s face. They resolve spontaneously without treatment.
Pinkish patches usually seen on forehead, eyelids, root of the nose or back of neck. They gradually fade away.
Small red patch in the eye due to birth pressure. It disappears naturally within a few days.
Baby cannot protrude tongue beyond lip margin. It may affect speech clarity but usually does not delay speech.
Small white spots on the palate or gums. These are harmless and disappear on their own.
Lacy red or bluish pattern on skin when baby feels cold. It disappears once the baby becomes warm.
Teeth present at birth or erupt soon after. Removal is needed only if loose or causing injury.
Small pink mucosal tags at the edge of hymen in female babies. These are normal variations.
This is physiological phimosis where foreskin cannot be retracted. It is normal and no treatment is required.
Fluid collection around the testicle that usually disappears within the first three months.
The lower part of the breastbone may appear prominent in newborns. This is harmless.
Occurs due to weakness of abdominal muscles. It usually resolves spontaneously by age 3 years.
