#asktheexpert my son is 1.5 months old.at the time of birth he was given phototherapy due to jaundice for 24 hrs.after that his skin was fair for 24 hrs but after his skin becomes dark.so will he able to gain that fair skin and it is just tanning?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear Mum most of the babies when born appear fair or pinkish but according to genes Baby's skin colour changes during the first year to its real color. So there is no need to worry. just provide exclusive breastfeeding for good health

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