Tiny Tanner

When Sawyer was born he had jaundice, a condition that is very common in newborns, especially those who come early. Jaundice occurs because babies don't have enough of the enzyme needed to break down a pigment called bilirubin. Sawyer had to stay in the hospital for an extra day, under special UV lights that help to break down the bilirubin. After bringing him home his levels remained elevated-- so we had to get a tiny tanning bed for home. The poor baby had stay under the lights 24/7 for a couple of days until his levels came down. He had to wear little goggles and lay under the lights except during feedings. Here is a pic of our Soy-Boy in his first tanning bed!