Question
How effective is blue light therapy for neonatal jaundice? My newborn’s bilirubin levels were normal on the third day after birth, but on the tenth day, the cheek value was 22, and the forehead value was 18. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
Blue light therapy for neonatal jaundice is a common treatment method. Although your baby’s bilirubin levels are close to the danger threshold, the condition is currently not severe and has no obvious impact on the baby’s body, so no special treatment is needed at this time. Generally, full-term newborns will develop jaundice within 2-3 days after birth, which becomes more apparent on the 4-5th day and gradually diminishes after the 5-6th day, disappearing completely by the 7-10th day. If treatment is required, blue light therapy typically takes three days. In addition, an effective way to eliminate physiological jaundice includes giving the baby three to five doses of glucose water per day, with each dose consisting of a spoonful of sugar powder dissolved in a spoonful of water for drinking.