Question
My child is 16 days old and their jaundice has not subsided. We went to a local hospital or institution for a check-up, and the doctor said they need to be hospitalized for blue light therapy. After 3 days of treatment, the jaundice level dropped to 9.6. What is the normal range, and do they still need to be hospitalized for blue light therapy?
Answer
The normal range for neonatal jaundice is based on serum bilirubin levels. According to the description, the child recovered well under the blue light. Parents should not be overly anxious and can give the child some glucose water, expose them to more sunlight, which is beneficial for jaundice elimination. Try to breastfeed and keep the child warm.