Question
Newborns often exhibit jaundice after birth. Parents wish to treat it by exposing the baby to sunlight but are unsure about the duration of the exposure. How long should a newborn with jaundice be exposed to sunlight for it to be appropriate?
Answer
For newborn jaundice, it is first necessary to differentiate between physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it is physiological jaundice, adequate sunlight exposure later on, along with the use of probiotics to regulate, usually poses no major issues, and subsequent monitoring of bilirubin levels is required. Generally speaking, half an hour of daily sunlight exposure is sufficient. Wishing you health.