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By Mayo Clinic staffMilia are tiny white bumps on a baby's nose, chin or cheeks. Many babies are born with milia.
Sometimes similar bumps appear on a baby's gums or roof of the mouth. These are known as Epstein pearls. Some babies also develop baby acne, often characterized by small red bumps on the cheeks, chin and forehead.