Question
“How can I correctly sunbathe my newborn with jaundice, as I’ve heard it can help improve the condition?”
Answer
“When sunbathing a newborn, it’s best to focus on their back, and it’s preferable to let the baby’s bottom be exposed to the light. This helps with calcium absorption, reduces the occurrence of red buttocks, and aids in jaundice resolution. However, remember to protect the baby’s eyes from sunlight exposure. Newborn jaundice typically appears 2 to 3 days after birth, peaks between the 4th and 7th day, and usually resolves spontaneously within a month if there are no other issues. This type of jaundice is a normal physiological phenomenon in the neonatal period, known as physiological jaundice.”