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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old girl4 years ago

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my baby was redish at birth ,at 3rd day jaundice was detected n my baby was kept under phototherapy for 48 hrs.. now my baby has recovered but the baby skin colour has turned brown dark...me n my husband are fair..is this dark skin effect of phototherapy ..will my baby turn to my colour..plz guide

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Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 4 m old girl4 years ago

A. why u said no no ..i did not understood

SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr old girl4 years ago

A. No no as they will grow eventually they will get their color. Nothing to worry about it. Massaging will help to some extent. Massage everyday before bath. Use mild oils like coconut oil or almond oil. You can also use herbal bath powders than soaps.

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