Q: What is jaundice?
A: Jaundice is a disease that affects 60% of newborn infants. A molecule in the infant's blood, bilirubin, cannot be broken down by the infant's premature liver and a toxic build up occurs in the blood. This disease is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes.
Q: What happens if jaundice is not treated?
A: Failure to treat jaundice can lead to cerebral palsy, mental retardation, or even death.
Q: How is jaundice treated?
A: Jaundice is treated with phototherapy, or the use of blue light in order to break down the bilirubin into a form that can be released from the infant's body.
Q: What is SnugLit?
A: SnugLit is a wearable swaddle that emits blue light, allowing for treatment of jaundice, while allowing for maternal-infant bonding.
Q: Can I purchase SnugLit?
A: At this time SnugLit is not on the market. SnugLit is still being developed by our team of engineers. Stay tuned for updates!
Q: Why chose SnugLit over traditional jaundice treatments?
A: Studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics have shown that separation after birth leads to increased stress to the newborn. SnugLit is a wearable treatment and prevents the separation caused by traditional treatments.
A: Jaundice is a disease that affects 60% of newborn infants. A molecule in the infant's blood, bilirubin, cannot be broken down by the infant's premature liver and a toxic build up occurs in the blood. This disease is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes.
Q: What happens if jaundice is not treated?
A: Failure to treat jaundice can lead to cerebral palsy, mental retardation, or even death.
Q: How is jaundice treated?
A: Jaundice is treated with phototherapy, or the use of blue light in order to break down the bilirubin into a form that can be released from the infant's body.
Q: What is SnugLit?
A: SnugLit is a wearable swaddle that emits blue light, allowing for treatment of jaundice, while allowing for maternal-infant bonding.
Q: Can I purchase SnugLit?
A: At this time SnugLit is not on the market. SnugLit is still being developed by our team of engineers. Stay tuned for updates!
Q: Why chose SnugLit over traditional jaundice treatments?
A: Studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics have shown that separation after birth leads to increased stress to the newborn. SnugLit is a wearable treatment and prevents the separation caused by traditional treatments.