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Other common traits within families are atopy and asthma (Moore et al. 2004; Wadonda‐Kabondo et al. 2004). These conditions can be of concern to parents and are often raised at the time of the newborn examination. Devereux et al. (2002) reported that maternal environmental factors could influence the fetal immune system and thus neonatal immunity, resulting in an increased risk of atopy and asthma. Similarly, Moore et al. (2004) cited ethnicity, gender, gestational age at birth and family history, particularly maternal, as factors influencing the development of atopic dermatitis within the first 6 months of life. Such findings can confirm the genetic disposition of these disorders.