“Stork bite” is the common term for nevus simplex, a birthmark that shows up on a third of all newborns. Stork bite is also referred to as a “salmon patch” because of its pink and flat appearance. It can show up on baby’s forehead, eyelids, nose, upper lip, or back of the neck, and usually disappears in about 18 months.
It has faded since he was a newborn but it is definitely still present. You will notice it most when he's angry, upset, or hot. It will most likely fade away but there is a chance it won't.
The best part is when I tell them no actually it's a birth mark. Most of the time they then feel like big jerks for pointing out the obvious. Like SO WHAT he has a birth mark on his forehead! I guess I get irritated because one if I was a complete stranger I would NEVER point out somebody else's "flaws" & two I try not to be naive about things that make a person different.
I try not to get offended or upset but he is my baby and whether it's people commenting on that or his eczema I will always have that mama bear protect her cub mode on.
I know I'm biased but when I look at him he is the most beautiful baby boy I have ever laid my eyes on. I don't even see his birth mark when I look at him. It is a part of who my sweet Toby is.
