Billi Blanket

Thomas had Jaundice when he came home from the hospital and had to stay connected to the Billi Blanket or as the nurse's call it "Glow Worm" Blanket. A lot of people have asked what this is so I have added some pictures to help explain. He is no longer using the light but thanks to Erin and Jeff (our neighbors) for helping us with it. Jeff works for the healthcare company that provides these apparatuses to the hospital.

Big Sister Mable and the cord for the Billi Light.
Here you can see the glow. There is approximately a 4 inch by 16 inch piece of UV Light material that is kept next to the baby skin at all times during the day and night. The only piece that blocks from the skin is the diaper. We sure got a lot of use out of the sleep sacks that everyone sent.
Here is the actual mechanism that creates the light. It was difficult to move and take care of a child that was always tethered to something but at least it wasn't the huge overhead light.