Question
What should I do if my baby’s toe tip turns black?
Answer
The baby’s toe tip may have turned white due to bruising and has been treated with hospital light therapy and warmth to prevent cold. The baby was discharged without medication or change in medication. There is still some swelling and redness, but a layer of skin has peeled off, revealing tender skin underneath. The fingertips had peeled off a layer of skin, which was red and then scabbed over. The scab was later kicked off by the baby, causing bleeding, and now another scab has formed but has not yet fallen off.