1. Newborn Appearance Can Be Surprising
When you first bring your baby home, their appearance might catch you off guard. This is one of those things no one tells you about newborns until you experience it yourself. It’s common for newborns to have a cone-shaped head caused by the pressure of passing through the birth canal; this shape usually rounds out within a few days to weeks. You might also notice swollen genitals, which is due to lingering maternal hormones and will resolve naturally in about a week. Newborn skin can be dry and peeling as your baby adjusts to life outside the womb. Don’t be alarmed by tiny white bumps called milia or baby acne, or by scalp conditions like cradle cap — these are harmless and typically disappear without treatment.