MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do babies have finger prints?

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do babies have finger prints?

I have two kids now and this is one I’ve always wondered. The answer is kind of “yes and no”.

Most babies do not have finger prints when they are first born. It’s not until they are about 3-6 months that they start to develop. Around 12-18 months they usually have enough of a print to make an imprint on ink.

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