Can an African American newborn look like this?

Question

http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/5_nKe3ktrQu6/__tn_/af7e.jpg?ph0k_EGBuIorSv.M If both parent are African American is this possible for it to look like this at the begining of birth? I'm African American to just curious. When would the hair start to change? Thank you

Answer 1

i am no expert, but i do know that many black babies are whitish/peach or chalky when born, and the skin darkens gradually. the hair curls tighten as well.

keep in mind that the majority of african americans have some degree of caucasian blood, so this may be a factor too. whatever the case, it's a neat phenomenon to see the xenotype expressed characteristics alter over time.

Answer 2

Most babies look white at birth due to the no sun exposure thing. Within a month an African American baby will look darker. As for hair I know it falls out and regrows so maybe is is born with the soft straight hair too.

Answer 3

African american baby pigmentation can vary widely; just take a looks at the varying shades of beautiful in both parents families. As for the hair texture, it vary but the texture of the hair may take several months to change if at all. One old wive's tale is if you look at the ears or around the fingers curticles you will see the baby's true complexion.

Answer 4

yes, and some african american babies are born with lighter and paler skin than that, all of my children had very light skin at birth and very thin hair, but after 1 month old their skin started to darken and their hair fell out at 4 months old and grew back longer and thicker. Old wives tale is that if you look at the color of the babies ears, it usually tells how dark the baby's skin is going to get.

Answer 5

I have seen two african american parents give birth to a child that could easily be mistaken as 100% caucasian. I have also seen 2 Caucasian parents give birth to a child that looks as if it could be half african american. Its all about genetics, and color pigmentation.

Answer 6

Yes. I am african american and my husband is dark nigerian. Our baby had that skin tone with pink lips. She darkened after a couple of months to a caramel brown.

Answer 7

If you both have caucasian in your ansestry, it may show up in a baby, blue eyes, straight hair, fair skin, who knows.

I am white and I was born with black straight hair, but by two it was dark dirty blond and curly. So changes can happen, but generally during the first year.

Answer 8

Most start out looking "white", but darken as the pigment in their skin matures. Not sure about the hair thing though.

Answer 9

yes, it's possible. A few of my friends who are both dark skinned and light skinned were born looking practically white.. but they darken up in the first months

Answer 10

Yes. It's all genetics. Depends on the parents pigmentation, but a lot of babies are born lighter than they will be....may change may not. There is no sure fire way of knowing.