Is this normal?? Newborn bruise?
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Anonymous
| 5 week old has discoloration on both knees kind of in the same spot. Feels soft, cartilage? He was 6 weeks early. Small round brownish darker spot. Also on his elbows kind of in the spot. Is this just a newborn joint thing?? He dies have Mongolian spots by him bum. Is this related? Could it be From tummy time? |
Anonymous
| I would just call your pediatrician tomorrow. |
Anonymous
They were there at the 4 week visit - I think. She didn't say anything honestly forgot to say anything. So much going on |
Anonymous
I agree to just send an email and a picture. I've never had this on my newborns and it would be odd for a newborn to get a bruise. That doesn't mean it's a problem but with newborns it's better to ere on the safe side. |
Anonymous
| It is probably benign. Babies have all kinds of weird marks. But I agree with PP to send a photo. |
Anonymous
| I would ask for peace of mind. My daughter had the Mongolian splotch mostly on her bum and lower back, but did have a few dime size spots here & there as well. |
Anonymous
| A few people asked. I posted two pictures. The last two images. One of leg extended and the dark spot is in the knee crease/fold. |
Anonymous
| Hi op, I think most of us meant send a photo to your pediatrician when we mentioned sharing a photo. It’s likely benign but worth sending an email to your pediatrician with the photos you got attached. |
Anonymous
Whatever platform you send the picture on has other x-rated pictures on it. 
Is it a porn hosting site? |
Anonymous
| Don't send the pictures to DCUM. Send them to your Dr |
Anonymous
| Newborn skin is weird. Blood pools and it gets discolored and blotchy. But agree to send to your pediatrician to confirm it's normal weirdness. |
Anonymous
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