Mottling occurs when the baby's skin looks blue or pale and blotchy. There may also be a bluish marbled or weblike pattern on the baby's skin. The parts of the skin that are not blotchy may be very pale (this is called pallor). Mottling is not uncommon in premature or ill babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Do babies skin get lighter or darker?

When do parents know their baby's true skin color? Research from 2017 found that babies' skin changed significantly as they aged. Researchers noted that babies' skin became lighter and less red between 2–20 months old. Additionally, babies' skin was found to increase in yellow pigment until they reached 20 months old.

How long does it take for a baby's skin color to come in?

At birth, your child's skin is likely to be a shade or two lighter than her eventual skin color. The skin will darken and reach its natural color in the first two to three weeks.