Infant jaundice
Updated: 2024-02-07
Self-care
Feed baby more frequently. Breastfed babies should have 8 to 12 feedings a day for the first several days of life. Formula-fed babies usually should have 1 to 2 ounces of formula every 2 to 3 hours for the first week.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away if:
- Jaundice is getting worse, not better.
- Baby is listless or hard to wake up.
- Baby has a high-pitched cry or won't stop crying.
- Baby's body is stiff or arched like a bow.
- After a home birth, baby has yellow skin or eyes.
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if:
- Baby's condition changes.
- Healthcare professional asks to see baby again.