A stork bite may appear less noticeable or completely disappear as your baby gets older. More than 95 percent of stork bite birthmarks lighten and fade away completely. If the birthmark appears on the back of your baby's neck, it might never fade completely.

How long does it take for Stork marks to fade?

Nearly half of all babies have a 'stork bite' mark. The marks usually disappear by 12 months of age, if not earlier. The mark at the back of the neck may stay for longer, but it is usually covered by hair and out of sight. Occasionally, marks on the forehead, side of the nose and upper lip may persist longer.

Do stork bites fade?

A stork bite is due to a stretching (dilation) of certain blood vessels. It may become darker when the child cries or the temperature changes. It may fade when pressure is put on it.