Question
On the eighth day after the baby’s birth, the parent noticed that the skin around the baby’s eyes appeared more yellow than before, and there was an increase in eye crusts. The parent is concerned about when the newborn jaundice will subside and whether the baby’s condition is severe.
Answer
The time for the fading of newborn jaundice depends on individual conditions and physical status, and cannot be determined solely based on description. If jaundice symptoms appear, it is recommended to promptly conduct tests such as bilirubin levels and liver function, and choose appropriate treatment methods based on the test results. The severity can only be determined through professional examination. During feeding, careful care should be taken to avoid choking, spilling milk, or vomiting to prevent milk or vomit from being inhaled into the lungs. According to the baby’s age and physical development, provide necessary and sufficient nutrition, and add complementary foods such as vegetables, soy products, meats, and eggs in a timely and reasonable manner.