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White stuff in newborns ears?
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Vernix: This is the creamy film that babies have all over their bodies during fetal life. It's protective - made of skin oil and sloughed off skin cells. This looks like a thick, white, cheesy substance and is completely normal. Carefully take a wet (not soaking), warm washcloth to wipe it off.
Answered 6/7/2017
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