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The Newborn Appearance 12: Sucking Blister (1:37)
A sucking blister may occur on the baby’s arm due to sucking. Another form of sucking blister is a small callus that can appear in the middle of the upper lip. These blisters occur due to the baby’s non-nutritive need to nurse. Newborns need to eat a lot; their job is double their body weight in a very short time. Think how frequently and how much you would need to eat to double your body weight. Erica Lyon explains more in this video.
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