At birth, the skin of the normal newborn is reddish-purple in color and turns bright red when the baby cries. (During the first few days of life, the skin gradually loses this redness.) In addition, the newborn's hands and feet may be cool and blue. By the third day, he may also appear slightly yellow.
From the time a baby is born, he is eager to explore his world and interact with others. He is born wanting and needing to form relationships with people in order to learn and grow. Research has shown that infants prefer to look at human faces and expressions more than anything else.
