Treat jaundice by laying baby in sunny spots?

[norahsmommy]

My doc told me to do this for my Ds for his jaundice in addition to the bili blanket. A different doc told me to do this for dd when she was jaundiced. The lab techs that took their blood said this also as well as the nurses. But FIL and mil swear up and down that the beneficial rays do not penetrate glass so doing this is pointless. So who is right?? I know that it helped dd. she was practically orange and it went away fast when we started laying her in the sun.

[alexsmomaubrys2]

I would tend to believe the drs and nurses over your inlaws. That is what I was told for my DD and she was fine after a couple of days.

[pmcs]

Everyone knows that sunlight helps jaundice go away  Except for FIL and MIL)This is how jaundice was treated before bili lights were invented.

[norahsmommy]

They think it only works if you are actually outside.

Quoting pmcs:

Everyone knows that sunlight helps jaundice go away  Except for FIL and MIL)This is how jaundice was treated before bili lights were invented.

[egyptian_mommy]

I'd go with the medical professionals.

[PookaboosMom]

My doctor said to put Aiden in indirect sunlight for it.

[karla85]

Dr trumps in-laws.

[frndlyfn]

It will work if you are inside as well.   I have gotten sunburn on my arm due to being inside in front of a window.

[ambermario4ever]

yes put baby in sunny spots 

[MeAndLo]

Glass doesn't stop sun rays coming through so it can't be blocking out what your baby needs. You said you done it, it worked so you know the docs etc are right. I wouldn't worry what mil and fil say, you know you're doing the best for your little one :)

[auntietotty]

It works.

That's what they used to recommend "back in the day" too.