Newborn Jaundice: Causes, Treatment & Home Care Tips

There are a few different ways to lower the jaundice in a newborn. The most common treatment is phototherapy, which involves exposing the baby to blue light. This light helps to break down the bilirubin, which is the substance that causes the jaundice. Phototherapy can be done at home or in the hospital.

Other treatments for jaundice include:

* Increasing the baby's fluid intake. This can be done by giving the baby more breast milk or formula, or by giving the baby a glucose solution.

* Exchanging the baby's blood. This is a more invasive treatment that is only used in severe cases of jaundice.

Jaundice usually goes away on its own within a few weeks. However, if your baby's jaundice is severe or does not go away after a few weeks, talk to your doctor.