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It's not well studied. The blue lights used for treatment of neonatal jaundice are based on accidental discoveries that sun exposure was useful in the treatment of neonatal jaundice, but no follow-up studies I'm aware of exposed infants to the sun. In a test tube, sunlight is more effective than the blue lights at breaking down bilirubin (the hemoglobin byproduct that causes jaundice and more severe problems in excess). In studies with infants, green light worked slower than blue light, but reduced recovery times.
It is likely that phototherapy sitting in shade near a sun-lit green or blue surface (like grass and sky) would provide a positive effect on bilirubin, but you don't want to experiment with your baby if bilirubin levels are high. High bilirubin levels can cause brain damage, and it's not worth risking that. Talk to your doctor, get your child evaluated. If levels are high get the conventional treatment that is known to work. If levels are borderline, you might discuss with your doctor trying moderate sun exposure and testing again.
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Exposure to early sun rise rays can help in the breakdown of excess bilirubin in newborns with neonatal jaundice. This is because sunlight helps convert bilirubin into a form that can be easily excreted by the body, reducing jaundice levels. However, it's important to follow medical advice on the duration and timing of sunlight exposure to avoid any potential harm from excessive sun exposure.
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