Jaundice FAQs (AAP)

Jaundice FAQs by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Jaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. It happens when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood. Enlighten Infant Home Care helps treat infants with elevated bilirubin levels.

Read this article for answers to some common questions parents have about this condition and how its treated. The American Academy of Pediatrics is powered by pediatricians and trusted by parents.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/jaundice.aspx (ENGLISH)

https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/ages-stages/baby/paginas/jaundice.aspx (SPANISH)