Neonatal Jaundice

Jaundice can be a normal part of the neonatal period (certainly both of my kids looked like the Yellow M&M for a short period in their beginnings). However, hyperbilirubinemia also generates the concern for the development of kernicterus!

Most newborns will have some jaundice.  Most jaundice is benign.
So, how can we sort through the various presentations and keep our newborns safe?