Is it normal for newborns to have rashes? Many babies develop temporary spots, bumps, flakes, or dry patches while their delicate skin adjusts to life outside the womb. This guide explains seven common newborn skin conditions, including baby acne, erythema toxicum, milia, heat rash, diaper rash, cradle cap, and peeling skin. Parents will learn how to care for mild rashes gently, which products and home remedies to avoid, and how facial and body rashes may differ. It also covers urgent warning signs such as fever, blisters, breathing difficulty, poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, or a non-blanching rash.