This baby sling turns sunlight into treatment for newborn jaundice

Filtering out sunlight’s harmful wavelengths could make jaundice treatment more accessible

A diapered baby is shown from the torso down laying in front of a window with sunlight streaming in

Blue wavelengths in sunlight can help treat newborn jaundice, but filtering out harmful radiation is key to making the approach safe.

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