Joan Are these the small white spots that look rather like pimples, and appear on baby's face for the first 6 or so weeks of life? If so, they are known as milk spots in my part of the world, and appear to be related to hormonal changes partly via mum, and partly of the baby's making. I have seen them continue for up to 6 months of age, and our local dermo compared them with adolescent acne. (I hope I'm not barking up the wrong tree here!).