A few friends have been trying to find this word. It is *not* lanugo, the fuzzy fur that newborns (and anorexics) develop to keep warm. Help?
2007-03-22 09:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think it's called VERNIX! but this is usually washed away by the nurses after the baby is born!
2007-03-22 09:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by newmom1767 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called Vernex
2007-03-22 09:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vernix caseosa. It protects the baby's skin from the amniotic fluid.
2007-03-22 09:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by not too creative 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vernix.
2007-03-22 09:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Up-side-down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Vernix.
2007-03-22 09:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by Mary O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vernix!!
2007-03-22 09:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean vernix?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernix_caseosa
The sorta fatty stuff that you rub into the skin?
2007-03-22 09:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this is spelled right...sorry
How about vernix coating???
That what you meant?
2007-03-22 09:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by RN_and_mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infected mouth (thrush)
If your baby has white, cottage cheese-like patches in his or her mouth, it is probably a yeast infection called thrush. This can be painful, so call the baby's doctor as soon as possible. If you are breastfeeding, you may need treatment as well.
2007-03-22 09:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Trying♥ 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋