Symptoms of Jaundice - newborn - Jaundice usually appears 2-3...

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Symptoms of Jaundice - newborn

Jaundice usually appears 2-3 days after birth. In premature babies, who are more prone to jaundice, it can take 5-7 days to appear and usually lasts slightly longer. Jaundice is also more common in babies who are breastfed.

A jaundiced babyâ€™s skin will look slightly yellow, it often looks like a suntan. In babies with dark skin, the yellowing can be noticed in the whites of the eyes and the soles of the feet and palms of the hands.

Jaundice usually starts on the head and face and spreads to the chest and stomach. In some babies it reaches the legs and arms.

Your baby may have other symptoms, including itchy skin, poor sucking/feeding, sleepiness, dark urine or pale stools. See your GP as soon as possible if you think your baby is ill.