Baby was fair during 5 days of life. After 5 days underwent phototherapy for jaundice 1 day. After that she turned very dark. We both are fair complexion but she looks very dark. When will her true complexion return back to normal?

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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy1 Year ago

A. Hello dear parent! There will be a gradual improvement as your baby puts on healthy weight gain. Continue to exclusively breastfeed your baby well on demand. Regularly massage your baby with Babyhug cold pressed coconut oil for better skin care

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