Patient's question:
The doll was born on the second day and started showing jaundice. I noticed that her face is a little yellow now. The doctor at the hospital said it's normal and advised that after discharge, she should be exposed to more sunlight at home, and the jaundice will go away. I want to ask, how long should the baby be exposed to sunlight?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. The baby should be exposed to sunlight every day for 30-40 minutes, divided into 2 sessions. Before 10 a.m. in the morning and after 4 p.m. in the afternoon. However, it should only be done on days without wind, and the baby's skin should be exposed as much as possible to natural light (including the skin on the face and hands). Just make sure the sun doesn't shine directly into the eyes. It is recommended that you let the baby drink rock sugar water every day, as it is beneficial for reducing jaundice.