•Newborns often appear red or pink due to thin skin and visible blood vessels, especially in premature babies.
•A child's true, permanent skin color is determined by genetics and melanocytes, taking 1.5 to 2 years to stabilize.
•The belief that soaps or creams can alter a child's skin color is a myth; harsh products can cause allergies or rashes.
•Skin color can indicate health: pink for healthy, blue (cyanosis) for low oxygen, yellow (jaundice) for liver issues, and pale (pallor) for anemia or hypothermia.
•Common skin spots like Mongolian Spots and Erythema Toxicum are usually harmless and resolve naturally.
