Eliza was diagnosed with infantile jaundice…she’s fine, but the pediatrician wanted to head things off at the pass, so she prescribed a round of phototherapy for her. This is the result; a wallaby-belt, a fiber-optic belt that bathes her in simulated sunlight while she sleeps.
She wasn’t happy with it, but after she settled in she realized that it could keep her warm, and she didn’t mind so much. She was re-tested today, and the bilirubin levels were back to normal.
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what a doll! my sister’s little guy (4 weeks-old yesterday) was also jaundiced. Quite common, they said, so nothing to worry about 🙂
James also had jaundice, though he escaped the light-therapy. I’m glad to hear she’s doing better! Amanda is right, it’s sooooo common, and so easily treated. She’ll be fine!