My baby is 5months old. she had given phototherapy treatment for 36 hours on the 5th day of her birth. at that time her skin color became very dark. Now her face is fair and body is dark. what can I do for her even skin tone ?

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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hello dear parent! Normal finding. There will be changes in the skin as your child puts on healthy weight gain. Continue to exclusively breastfeed your baby well on demand. Regularly massage your baby with Babyhug cold pressed coconut oil

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