Mottled skin- anyone else's baby have this?

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Hi, I took my baby to the doctor today-reflux related- however when the doctor was examining her she said the skin on her chest was very mottled- her hands and forearms also. Her hands often are but I'd put that down to developing circulation. The doctor took her temperature, listened to her chest, heart, checked her ears and throat-all ok. She then suggested a urine sample would be a good idea- I have to do this tomorrow as we'd missed the days collection. My baby is 9 weeks old, gaining weight well, had colic, mild reflux and a possible cows milk intolerance. When she's awake she's very alert and when she isn't feeling uncomfortable (from the above) she's smiling, laughing and loves to play. I just wondered whether anyone else's baby had skin like this and if a doctor had been concerned or if there was a health reason for it? Thanks

Mine had mottled skin when she was very unwell (suspected sepsis) but she had other symptoms too.

She still often gets mottled skin now when she is otherwise unwell or has high blood pressure (this is from a kidney problem - not something babies normally get).

Does she always have it or does it come and go with cold/being a bit dehydrated?

I think it's quite common for babies to get a bit of mottling but always take her back if you feel worried about her.

How have they diagnosed a milk allergy at 9 weeks old? This seems a bit odd to me....

Thanks. It does come and go- with temperature changes, when she's crying a lot etc. It appeared on her chest the minute the doctor loosened her top to listen to her chest. I'm hoping her urine test results one back clear but I'll definitely keep an eye on it!

The milk intolerance they've diagnosed purely on the basis that they tested her on some formula (I breastfeed and top up on formula due to earlier feeding issues) and her colic symptoms were reduced using this formula. The doctor who prescribed this said we'd talk about tests etc when he sees her for her 3 month immunisations! So we'll see!!!

One of mine had this for about the first year, hands especially. As he was otherwise completely well, I never thought to investigate . Can remember when it went away but it obviously did. I'm no expert though, so definitely check with an HCP.

Yeah I'd probably not worry unless there were other symptoms too but do keep an eye on her.

Thanks. I'll drop her urine sample in today and see what results we get and keep an eye on her. I've googled it which was a mistake as I've got one extreme to another which isn't good for an anxious first time mum! Fingers crossed though!

My lg is 11 months old and has always had mottled skin especially her legs and feet. The docs have commented a couple of times but when ive said its always like that they say its fine. Apparently some babies just have it but do grow out of it. I wouldn't worry if shes otherwise healthy - btw my lg was Cows milk protein intolerant aswell maybe its a sign/symptom of it x

Thanks. She certainly seems otherwise ok. It's happened since birth and no one else-doctors, midwife, health visitor has commented. It could be connected to cows milk intolerance- I'd not thought of that. I'm hoping to get the result of her sample today so will see from there I guess. Thanks again

My 3 (almost 4) yr old has mottled skin its never been commented on by doctors etc and he seems fine so I've never looked onto it.

Hello,

I know it’s a few years on, but I’m wondering if you got an answer to this? :)

@mumofone0588 - my little girl who is just over 3 months old has this too, just in her hands, but is well otherwise apart from reflux which has been ongoing.

@LucyLucyT I took my little one to the GP who specialises in circulation and he said it’s very common in infants and they tend to grow out of it and wasn’t too concerned. He checked for any murmurs on the chest too and ruled it out which was reassuring. Funnily enough, she also suffers with reflux!

Thanks for the update, that's reassuring for you, I am not too concerned as it doesn't seem to be an issue anywhere else and she's doing well otherwise but it's nice to know it's quite common.
The reflux sure is fun isn't it?! I've resisted requesting medication but think I'm going to ring the GP in the morning to discuss trying gaviscon but I know that can cause constipation, no easy options!

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Hello I know it’s a few years since you commented on someone’s post but I’m really intrigued as I think my son is going through something similar and really want some advice!
My boy gets mottled skin and was in hospital at just over a week old with suspected sepsis which turned out to be a UTI, was on antibiotics etc. He had a ultrasound whilst in hospital and they found his renal pelvis to his kidney to measure slightly larger than the normal range but not enough to worry at that stage. What I’m asking about is what was your daughters kidney problem if you don’t mind me asking, I’m worried about my son but the doctors don’t seem to listen to me and I’m not sure what to do personally. Was this a similar situation you had with your daughter or totally different? Sorry for such the random questions just a mother who’s looking for some advice I suppose. What other symptoms were shown with your daughter? I hope you don’t mind me asking! Appreciate you reading this. Thank you x

@Leeshe hi! I'm in the exact same boat! My son also gets mottled skin, when he was 8 weeks he was admitted to hospital after numerous tests they discovered he had a uti and is to get ultrasounds every 3 months, his doctor never mentioned his skin