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Newborn jaundice is usually a normal condition, occurring in more than half of all healthy newborns.
Babies get jaundice because they need fewer red blood cells once they are born. The extra red blood cells turn into a substance called bilirubin. Bilirubin can accumulate in the baby's body and turn his skin yellow. Your baby's bilirubin level is checked by a simple blood test. If the test determines it is too high, your baby may be placed under bili lights, which help bring the level down faster.