How do I know my baby complexion?

When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. As the baby starts to breathe air, the color changes to red. This redness normally starts to fade in the first day. A baby’s hands and feet may stay bluish in color for several days.

When do babies permanent skin color come in?

Baby’s skin color may change (In fact, some babies can take up to six months to develop their permanent skin tone.) This is perfectly normal, but do keep an eye out for a yellow cast to the skin, which could be a sign of jaundice.

Can a baby be born fair if both parents are dark?

Which baby will acquire a particular set of genes and have particular features, nobody can predict. Both parents may be dark but if there is a fair skinned blood relative even distant or even existing 2 or more generations before, the baby can be fair. Rarely will there be genetic mutation causing change in physical characteristics.

Can a baby be born if both parents are dark-skinned?

The genes are pooled from both sides, i.e. of the father and mother. Which baby will acquire a particular set of genes and have particular features, nobody can predict. Both parents may be dark but if there is a fair skinned blood relative even distant or even existing 2 or more generations before, the baby can be fair.

Can two white parents have a child with a darker complexion?

Even if one of the parents is black. No, this is only true if one of the parents is pure “white,” that is, has all six allelles (of the three genes mentioned by astro) of the light form. If the couple is merely “light-skinned” – actually mulatto to some degree, even if they appear white – then they can have offspring darker than either parent.

Can the dad alone determine the skin color of the child?

The dad alone cannot determine the skin color of the child. The pigment called melanin, which is passed on to your baby is the factor which determines the skin color of the child.