Question
What are the significant differences in appearance and development between 36 weeks premature babies and full-term babies?
Answer
Premature babies are those born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, while full-term babies are born at 37 weeks or later. In appearance, premature babies have looser skin, more wrinkles on the face, a larger fontanelle, softer skull bones, a softer cry, and more lanugo hair all over the body. In contrast, full-term babies have better skin elasticity, less or no lanugo hair, rosy and glossy skin, and a loud cry. Despite these differences, premature babies still have the potential to grow into healthy children.