Why do people count toes and fingers of newborns?

The examinations of newborns can determine many different health concerns as well as genetic diseases. Checking of the hands not only determines if there are missing or extra digits, it can indicate a not previously diagnosed genetic syndromes. read more

A baby born with an extra (or sixth) finger or toe is said to be born with a congenital malformation (birth defect), which is quite common and is not a matter of concern. The sixth finger usually appears on either of the extreme sides or maybe in the middle. read more

No. It is what it is. There are some medical conditions associated with very long or very short fingers but as an isolated thing it isn't good or bad. read more