YOUR BABY’S APPEARANCE
Every new baby is unique and beautiful. Don’t be surprised, however, if your baby doesn’t look like the babies you see on television commercials or in magazine advertisements. Your baby may have lumps on his head, puffy or crossed eyes, a flat nose, a small chin, dry skin, or a rash. And don’t be alarmed if your baby jerks occasionally while sleeping, has mild nasal congestion, breathes unevenly, sneezes, hiccups, and spits up occasionally. Such characteristics are normal and only temporary unless your doctor tells you otherwise. This section discusses some of what you can expect to see in a normal newborn’s appearance, and what should cause you concern.