Question
Does high jaundice levels mean that the baby’s lips turning blue is normal during blue light therapy, and if it happens outside of treatment?
Answer
Cyanosis of the lips is not the cause of blue light therapy. If it occurs during treatment, it may be due to light reflection and there is no need to worry. If it occurs outside of treatment, other causes may need to be investigated, such as aspiration. During blue light therapy, it is important to protect the baby’s eyes and reproductive organs, and ensure that the child drinks enough water to aid digestion and metabolism of jaundice in the body.