How do you know if your baby has sensitive skin? Or is it normal for a newborn baby? Babies are naturally born with skin that is more sensitive than toddlers, older children and adults. This makes it harder for new parents to distinguish between the difference of what is normal and what is more sensitive. Heat rashes and dry skin, for example, aren’t necessarily signs of sensitive baby skin as this is very normal for newborn babies. If your baby gets recurrent rashes and dry