Why don't babies and toddlers have freckles?

Answer 1

good grief. despite what the others said freckles are not just from sun exposure. sun freckles and hereditary freckles are 2 different things. some babies do have freckles and some it takes a little longer to see.

Answer 2

It probably has a lot to do with skin pigmentation. Sometimes a baby's 'true' skin color doesn't appear 'til days or even weeks later. It might be true of freckles, too. It could be a certain hormone as well. When I was pregnant with my twins, I suddenly got more freckles during the last 2 months, & I was
hardly out in the sun at all! Then when they were born, they
disappeared.

Answer 3

Its sun damage that causes freckles - limit sun exposure and you will have less freckles.

Im not saying avoid the sun altogether, but se sensible and use sunscreen, wear a hat and long sleeve shirt and dont stay out in the danger periods (approx 11am - 3pm)

Freckles can lead to skin cancer (in some cases) so prevention is the best cure and its best to start young by protecting your child as long as possible.

Answer 4

Some do. My neighbor has a 4 month old that does. He has red hair and you can see his freckles..

Answer 5

because their skin is still pure. my kids didn't get freckles until they were about 3 years old. i believe freckles come from the sun, so if your kids don't spend a whole lot of time outdoors, it'll take longer for them to get freckles.

Answer 6

I think partly inadequate sun factor protection, always use a high factor on young children. What about moles, my son is almost three and he has 2 tiny ones that appeared about 6 months ago, I think tey just appear gradually! I have loads now i'm 30.

Answer 7

have not been exposed to a lot of sun light

Answer 8

The sun hasn't kissed them yet.