How should I bask in the sun if I have jaundice?

As long as the baby's jaundice is not serious, it can be cured by basking in the sun. You should do it when the sunlight is not strong, and shade the baby before letting him bask in the sun. The baby should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Otherwise it will be bad for the baby's skin and eyes. The normal value should not exceed 12. The baby is in good spirits and has gained weight. Even if he has a little jaundice, there is no need to worry. Just feed him as usual. Now let’s take a look at how to sunbathe when you have jaundice.

1. For the symptomatic treatment of neonatal jaundice, medication is not the only method. The simplest non-drug method is sunbathing. Sunbathing utilizes the ultraviolet rays of sunlight to promote the excretion of unconjugated bilirubin, thereby helping to reduce jaundice. In addition, sunbathing can convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin of newborns into vitamin D, which is beneficial to promote calcium utilization.

2. The method of sunbathing is very simple. When there is sunlight but the light is not too strong, there is no strong wind, and it is not too cold, open the window 1-2 times a day for half an hour to one hour each time. While keeping the baby warm, expose the newborn's skin to the sun.

3. In some places in my country, there is a custom that mothers do not open windows during the "confinement period". In this regard, we should strengthen the publicity and education of scientific parenting knowledge, overcome bad customs, open windows appropriately for ventilation every day, maintain air circulation in the room, and let the baby get a sunbath, which can reduce jaundice and promote growth and development.

4. If there is no problem with liver function and the child is not infected with viruses: Sunbathing can help to fade the yellowing of the skin. The whole body of the skin can be exposed to the sun. It is generally not recommended to expose the face to the sun, especially the eyes should be covered with something; the best time for sunbathing is before 10:00 am and after 4:00 pm, as the sun is not too strong during this period; it should be noted that sunbathing cannot be done through glass.

The above briefly introduces the question of how to sunbathe for jaundice. Considering the possibility of pathological jaundice, it is recommended that you go to a regular large hospital for a detailed examination and see whether you need hospitalization and blue light treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is usually curable and you can get some sun exposure after recovery. The baby's health is the hope of the whole family.