Patient's question:
My baby just born, the doctor who checked at the hospital told me that my baby has jaundice and asked me to let the baby get more sun exposure. But the baby can't stay in the sun all the time either. I want to ask, how much sun exposure is good for a baby with jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this parent. Your baby can be exposed to the sun at 8:9 in the morning and 3:4 in the afternoon. The window glass needs to be opened, as it's ineffective through the glass. Reducing jaundice mainly involves drinking milk and water, as sunlight doesn't significantly lower it. As long as the jaundice index isn't too high, there's no problem. It's usually physiological jaundice that doesn't exceed 16. It's very important to grasp the timing, as casual sun exposure may not help with jaundice reduction.