Why doesn’t my baby look like his dad?

Anonymous

Because all babies look pretty much identical. They resemble potatoes with facial features. The father is just paranoid and frightened about fatherhood. Have the baby DNA tested and then the two of you can put all this nonsense behind you.

nico

He doesn't look like his dad because he simply didn't inherit any of his dad's features. This isn't an uncommon thing, nor is it a valid reason for his father to be questioning paternity. I know plenty of people who only look like one parent and not the other (personally, I'm the spitting image of my mom and look absolutely nothing like my dad), and I even know people who don't favor either one of their parents.

Pippin

Premies are prone to jaundice. Have you been following his bilirubin levels?

Ranchmom1

One of our daughters is 26 years old and I have yet to see anything in her looks which resembles me. No big deal. Genetics are funny.

PAMELA

Who knows? all looks we get are from our parents, grandparents etc, if your boyfriend remains concerned just have a DNA test done to put his mind at rest.

Slabberdasken

Children an inherit traits from their grand-parents and great-grandparents. Look down both your and your husband's family trees. I am sure that you will find people there that your son does indeed resemble.

steve

Don't worry. I look nothing like my dad thank god. In fact I look nothing like any other member of my family. So much so I have asked if I was adopted. Of course I am not. Just because he does not look like his dad does not mean anything.

Bucky

Sometime babies favor grandparents. That is the way genes work.

Gypsyfish

I hope he's been checked for jaundice.

sarah

He doesn't look like his dad because he simply didn't inherit any of his dad's features. This isn't an uncommon thing, nor is it a valid reason for his father to be questioning paternity. I know plenty of people who only look like one parent and not the other (personally, I'm the spitting image of my mom and look absolutely nothing like my dad), and I even know people who don't favor either one of their parents.

LizB

My son doesn't strongly resemble either of us, even at 5 years old. With my daughter (9 months) it's more obvious.

Pascal the Gambler

Because genetics.

nalla

oh dear don't let him see the delivery boy