Baby-skin Basics

Your infant is prone to all sorts of rashes, from acne to eczema. Read on for a guide to the most common baby skin conditions during the first year and how to treat them.

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Vernix Caseosa

Surprised that your newborn isn't as rosy, smooth, and perfect as you thought she would be? Many new parents are -- but the truth is, a baby's sensitive skin is far more susceptible to irritation than an adult's. Read on for a guide to the most common conditions during the first year and how to treat them.

What it is: A white, cheesy coating that shields your newborn in utero from the drying effects of amniotic fluid.

Skin solution: At birth, a nurse will wipe off the vernix. The skin underneath may peel a little; this is normal and will last for about two weeks after birth.

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