<s>[INST] HOW CAN I TELL IF MY BABY HAS JAUNDICE? [/INST] Jaundice is easiest to see in natural lighting. For very fair babies, it might be easy to tell when they are jaundice. Their skin and eyes will take on a yellow or orange hue. Many parents remember thinking their baby had a tan, when in fact their color was due to Jaundice.

In babies of color, jaundice might not be as apparent. Parents can check if their baby has Jaundice by pressing gently but firmly on baby's skin to whiten it. There may be a very slight or quite visible yellow tinge, depending on how severe the jaundice is.  Because Jaundice "spreads" from head to trunk to palms & soles, it's best to start on the head and work your way down.  Jaundice on the hands or palms is always serious, and you should take your baby to be seen immediately.   Source: Mattos Lactation. Link: https://www.mattoslactation.com/blog/2018/12/1/answers-to-all-of-your-jaundice-questions-faqs. Field: Hepatology . Disease: Jaundice </s>