Keep camphor Way from babies: Camphor can cause the breakdown of red blood cells which may lead to neonatal jaundice.
All newborns are at risk of jaundice.
The eyes and skin can become yellow within the first five days of life
Babies with G6PD defect may react when the they come into contact with camphor and chemicals like sulphur and may cause excessive breakdown of red blood cells.
Exclusive breastfeeding is very important as it reduces the chance of being jaundice in first few days of life.
Prematurity can also lead neonatal jaundice.
- Never put camphor in your clothes
- wash all clothes with camphor before baby arrive in the house
- Babies with G6PD defect must not be given drugs containing chemical like sulphur
- Keep baby in a well lighted room and bring baby out every morning and check carefully for jaundice
- Breastfeeding regularly
- Avoid formula feeds
- Consult a doctor as soon as you noticed jaundice in baby.
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