Clear Info on Birthmarks

In an articled titled Holy Mole-y Bare Naked Birthmarks author Allison Ford discusses the possible causes of your baby's birthmarks. She provides an overview of various types of birthmarks, like Mongolian Blue Spots, Moles, Vascular Birthmarks, Macular Stains, Hemangiomas, and Port Wine Stains among others.

The author states;

There are many different types of birthmarks, which can appear on almost every part of the body. I sometimes felt self-conscious about my own, but growing up, very few of my friends didn’t have some sort of birthmark, whether it was a brown smear on an arm, a red port wine stain on the face, or in one friend’s case, a single purple toe. Birthmarks are extremely common, and luckily, they’re usually harmless. It’s not clear why some people get them and some don’t, but they occur most often in Caucasian children and up to five times more often in girls. They are sometimes apparent at birth, but some types of birthmarks develop soon after.

A book that may be helpful to parents of children who have facial birthmarks might be Buddy Booby's Birthmark by Donna and Evan ducker. Click image below for more information.


Buddy Booby's Birthmark

Various reviewers said;

"A colorful, thought-provoking story about self-acceptance and sensitivity to others' appearances...heartwarming. Concisely and honestly written...This book will open up many valuable discussions between adults and children in houses where a birthmark-or any physical difference-is an issue." --Stephanie Cale, Birthmarks.com Book Review

"Parents will enjoy the book as much as children...Rich illustrations by Mike Motz give an almost 3-D effect to the animated cast of characters. In addition to the story itself, the book offers little-known animal facts, a description of real-life endangered species unique to Galapagos and an animal search--one of which is quite a challenge...Entertainment for children, easily read by adults, education for all, the work (Buddy Booby's Birthmark) will be a stand-out in any children's book collection."- --Richard Walker/Times and Democrat Book Review

This book is incredible and I can't wait to buy some copies for my office. It will be a wonderful resource for children and their parents. For children, it emphasizes the importance of gaining acceptance. For parents, it's a great aid in explaining and demonstrating how to help their child to know that their personality is their most important gift to others. A book like this is long overdue. Every parent of a child with a birthmark should consider buying this book." --Dr. Milton Waner, Vascular and Birthmarks Institute of New York

Some birthmark web sites

Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

Birthmarks.com

Book Details

Reading level: Ages 4-8

Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: E & D Books, Ltd. (August 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979441307
ISBN-13: 978-0979441301