Linoleic and arachidonic acids were studied in 18 healthy full term newborn infants during the neonatal period. A percentual decrease of arachidonic acid relative to blood umbilical cord values was observed at 24 hours of life. No changes in linoleic acid were observed. Physiologic implications are discussed.

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