Question

Is the blue circumference around the lips of a 6-month-old baby always a heart problem?

Answer

  1. Rule out congenital heart disease. There are no issues with the lungs, indicating the baby’s condition is not severe.
  2. Bronchitis can cause the baby’s lips to turn blue. Anemia generally only results in a paler lip color, with severe cases showing very pale mucous membranes around the mouth and lips.