Normal range of jaundice at 40 days

If the baby's jaundice is physiological jaundice, it will disappear automatically after half a month. However, if it is pathological jaundice, it will not disappear automatically. Even if it disappears, it will recur again and become more and more serious. However, many babies still have more or less jaundice when they are 40 days old. At this time, some mothers begin to worry that jaundice will affect their babies. So what is the normal value of jaundice at 40 days?

1. What is the normal value of jaundice in a 40-day-old baby?

If the baby still has jaundice symptoms 40 days after birth, it should be considered as pathological jaundice. The normal value of neonatal jaundice is based on serum bilirubin as a reference indicator. It is normal as long as it does not exceed 204μmol/L (12mg/dl) for full-term infants and 255μmol/L (15mg/dl) for premature infants.

2. How to care for jaundice in a 40-day-old baby

1. Get more sun exposure

Newborn babies are very prone to jaundice. Sometimes the jaundice increases before the baby is discharged from the hospital, and sometimes it only appears a few days after returning home. Therefore, mothers need to observe carefully. If they find that the baby's face is yellowish, but the symptoms are not too serious, they can take the baby out to bask in the sun. During the basking process, let the baby's skin be exposed to the sun as much as possible. More sun exposure every day can also reduce the yellowing.

However, you cannot sunbathe through glass, and be sure to cover your baby's eyes to prevent the scorching sun from burning their eyes.

2. Drug treatment

Under the guidance of a doctor, give your baby Yinzhihuang oral liquid orally. You can also give your baby gastrointestinal regulating drugs such as Mommy Love to help your baby defecate. This can quickly reduce serum bilirubin levels and significantly shorten the treatment time.

3. Adhere to breastfeeding

Generally speaking, if you stop breastfeeding, your baby's jaundice symptoms will significantly subside. However, breast milk is the most ideal food for babies, so don't stop feeding it casually, and there is no need to adopt a mixed feeding method of breast milk and formula milk too early. Unless the serum bilirubin value is too high, it is recommended to suspend breastfeeding for three to five days.

4. Go to the hospital for medical treatment in time

Physiological jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth and disappears around 14 days. If the baby's jaundice symptoms persist and gradually worsen, or suddenly worsen, and the baby shows symptoms such as lethargy, drowsiness, difficulty sucking, limb stiffness or convulsions, parents should take the baby to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the baby's condition.