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Jaundice is common in newborns, but this does not mean every baby needs the same follow-up. Age, feeding and measured results inform the care team’s plan.
Get immediate help in these situations
Jaundice noticed in the first 24 hours needs immediate assessment. Get emergency help if a jaundiced baby is difficult to wake, is not feeding, is floppy or stiff, has breathing difficulty or is not producing wet nappies. Use the local emergency service rather than continuing observation at home.
Contact care promptly if you suspect jaundice
If you notice yellow skin or eye whites in an older newborn, contact the care team promptly. Worsening diagnosed jaundice, dark urine or pale creamy stools also need assessment. Do not make the decision by waiting for the next routine appointment.
A photograph cannot replace measurement
Skin tone and lighting can affect how yellowing appears. The team may measure bilirubin with a skin device or blood test. Do not estimate the level from a phone photo, compare colour with another baby or use sunlight as treatment.
Clarify four points before going home
Ask when the last measurement was taken, where and when the next check is, whom to call about feeding problems and which changes mean returning immediately. Keep the answers together. If sleepiness or feeding problems develop, seek further help rather than only adding them to a diary.
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