The information in this blog has to do with the article that I posted in my last blog (The Mongolian Spot – The Article). I suggest you read that one first.

When I first came, my mother’s aunt changed my diaper and came to my mother upset. She was sure that someone had hurt or was hurting me. She was concerned about the bluish mark on my buttocks that looks like a bruise.

My Mongolian Spot has long since disappeared and now I have the same issue with my son. Though I know that they vary in size and coloration, my son’s is very light and very small. Most people don’t even notice it. However, here are some things that you will want to do no matter how noticeable it is:

1. Make sure that you tell your family and friends about the Mongolian Spot to avoid potential uncomfortable moments. Everyone will be thankful for it in the end.

2. Just like the article says, it will important to let your doctor know about the Mongolian spot. If your doctor has never treated Korean children, or other people who normally have this spot, it could be a surprise to them. Doctors have a lot of information in their heads, but they can’t remember everything. I showed my doctor his spot on the first visit and she made notes of it in his file.

3. If you are going to be leaving your child with a babysitter or a daycare center, make sure you show them. Bring them a copy of the article in my last post so that really understand the situation. Certified daycare centers have a responsibility to report abuse and if they don’t understand about Mongolian Spots it could lead to more embarrassing moments.

4. Also, if it doesn’t go away by the time your child is old enough to have a better understanding of his/her body, don’t forget to tell your child about it. You don’t want them to think something is wrong.

All in all, the Mongolian Spot is really not something to worry about. It’s just something tyou have to explain to everyone to make sure they don’t worry about it.