Newborn jaundice - how to improve it

My nephew left the hospital last week - jaundice level at 230 on his first day. After one week, it goes up to 270... (border line is 300) Our family doctor advices to send him back to hospital. We are worrying the baby and we have no idea how to control or improve it.... we tried breastfeeding more often like 60ml every 4hours these 2 days and we tried use formula milk....etc. Any experienced mum can share your experience and methods?

Elaine Leung

Mumsy of 1 curious boy

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My sis newborn also got jaundice 2 mths ago her reading is 254 at day 3 then photolight at hospital 1 night then discharge her reading up again then we decide to rent a 3D2N home light therapy to do at home instead ( successfully went down to 170 and never kick back ) as it's stressful to admit the baby again when mummy is breastfeed and just discharge .. just to beware risk of dehydration and need constant change baby position

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