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NEWBORN JAUNDICE HOME MONITORING CARD
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Baby’s Name: _______________________________
Date of Birth: _____________________________
Birth Weight (kg): _________________________
Was Baby Born Early (before 37 weeks)? □ Yes □ No

👁️ CHECK DAILY FOR YELLOWING:

✅ Check EYES — Are the whites of the eyes yellow?
✅ Check SKIN — Press baby’s forehead, chest, and palms
✅ Check FEEDING — Is baby feeding at least 8 times in 24 hrs?
✅ Check SLEEP — Is baby alert and waking for feeds?

Use NATURAL LIGHT (not yellow bulbs)!

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🗓️ DAILY MONITORING TABLE

| Day | Yellow Eyes? | Yellow Skin? | Feeding Well? | Very Sleepy? | Notes / Action Taken |
|—–|————–|————–|—————-|————–|———————-|
| 1 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 2 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 3 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 4 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 5 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 6 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |
| 7 | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | □ Yes □ No | ____________________ |

If any yellowing begins BEFORE Day 2 or lasts AFTER Day 7 → SEEK MEDICAL HELP!

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🚨 WHEN TO SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE
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❌ Baby has yellow eyes or skin BEFORE Day 2
❌ Yellow colour spreads to palms and soles
❌ Baby is not feeding well (less than 6 times/day)
❌ Baby has fever (feels hot) or cold to touch
❌ Baby is very sleepy or hard to wake
❌ Jaundice lasts BEYOND Day 7 (or Day 14 for preemies)

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📞 CALL or VISIT your Health Facility or CHW

🩺 Nearest Health Centre: _____________________
CHW Name: _____________________ Tel: __________
Maternal Hotline (Local): _____________________

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📝 Notes for Caregiver:
– Breastfeed as often as baby wants—at least 8x per day.
– Avoid herbs, sugar water, or mothballs near baby.
– Sunlight can help *but must be done safely*—consult CHW.
– Ask your nurse or midwife about bilirubin testing.

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