Question
Is sunbathing inside helpful for newborn jaundice?
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be treated with a blue light box for 12-24 hours, while exposing the entire body’s skin. Without access to a fluorescent lamp, there is no alternative to sunbathing. Even if sunbathing were effective, newborns cannot be stripped down to expose their skin outdoors during this season to avoid catching a cold. If needed, oral medication can also be given to the baby, which has a certain therapeutic effect. Proper hydration and increased urination can also aid in the reduction of jaundice.