The irresistible charm of newborn babies is hard to гeѕіѕt. Their adorable and captivating appearance melts our hearts. However, it may surprise you to know that newborns don’t resemble the fluffy, picture-perfect babies you often see. In fact, they may appear greasy, grimy, and even peculiar. Not only their appearance but also the first hour after birth holds five intriguing aspects about newborn babies.
They are covered in a cheesy, white substance: Right after birth, babies are covered in a thick, cheesy white substance called vernix caseosa. This coating develops on the fetal skin during the third trimester and protects the baby’s skin from the amniotic fluid. It contributes to the baby having soft skin after birth and protects аɡаіпѕt infections in the womb.
