Welcome to Phototherapy Perth
The arrival of your baby is joyful, yet hearing they have neonatal jaundice can be stressful. You’re not alone—jaundice causes 71% of preterm infant readmissions. Now, for the first time in WA, we offer phototherapy blanket rentals, a proven treatment that lets your baby recover at home, avoiding prolonged hospitalization or repeated doctor visits. Our mission is to provide accessible, effective, and comfortable care for families facing neonatal jaundice.
Using Phototherapy to Treat Jaundice in Neonates
For over 30 years, phototherapy has been the gold-standard non-invasive treatment for neonatal jaundice. Blue light waves break down excess bilirubin, safely reducing yellowing of skin and eyes. While hospitals traditionally use overhead UV lights, our phototherapy blankets offer adjustable intensity—allowing continuous, doctor-approved home treatment until bilirubin levels normalize.
Get your phototherapy blankets in 3 easy steps:
1. Get a Doctor’s Referral
Send us the Referral from your doctor through E-mail/ Fax/ Call us.
2. Book & Pay
Book and pay online through our website or pay at the office at the time of collection.
3. Collect Your Blanket
Collect your Phototherapy Blanket from our Murdoch office.
How is it diagnosed?
Your child’s doctor will look for signs of jaundice, and ask questions about birth weight, weight gain and feeding.
A screening test with a specialised light called a transcutaneous bilirubinometer is sometimes used on your baby’s chest to get an approximate measure of the jaundice.
A blood test to measure the level of bilirubin in your baby’s blood, called serum bilirubin level (SBR), may be ordered. This is the most accurate way to measure an SBR and involves collecting a small amount of blood from the arm, hand or heel. Additional blood tests or urine tests may be ordered if there is evidence your baby’s jaundice is caused by an underlying disorder that will need treatment.
Treatment
Mild jaundice often goes away without treatment, however babies with high levels of bilirubin may need treatment. Treatment may include phototherapy, exchange transfusion or medication.
Blood test
For the duration of the phototherapy treatment, your baby would need daily blood tests to check the bilirubin levels for the severity of jaundice.
The results of the blood tests will be directly sent to our panel Neonatologist (Newborn specialist doctor), who will advise you through the text message regarding the ceasing or continuing the phototherapy treatment.
These blood tests are all organised automatically at the time of booking of the phototherapy blankets. They are done through our trusted partners: Saturn Pathology.
They specialise in Mobile Blood Collection services for your convenience of your home and are bulk billed through Medicare.
Saturn pathology is a boutique Western Australian laboratory created to service the specific requirements of medical specialists and their patients. They have worked hard to bring compassion and care back into the patient experience while still producing the best quality results that science has to offer.
Features
Why Choose Our Phototherapy Blankets?
Stronger Bond
Promotes mother and baby bonding
Home Comfort
Use at the comfort of your home
Faster Recovery
Reduce hospital stay and avoid potential complications
Silent Care
Whisper-quiet operation
Easy Mobility
Battery powered, lightweight, ultra-portable
Cable-Free
LED light source, no fiber optic cables
Custom Intensity
Multiple light intensity levels
Timed Control
Adjustable shut-off timer
What Makes Us Different?
We are innovative and passionate about the work we do.
Uninterrupted Bonding
Our phototherapy blankets allow you to hold, feed, and comfort your baby throughout treatment, ensuring a soothing environment without interrupting precious bonding moments.
Advanced Light Therapy
Our state-of-the-art blankets deliver high-intensity blue LED light that meets AAP and Australian Paediatric Society standards, ensuring effective jaundice treatment.
Enhanced Coverage
With a flat, cushioned design, the blanket can be swaddled with your baby, while optional positioning aids help maximize light exposure for optimal healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions from our previous answers
What comes with the biliblanket package?
Our Company provides the Respironics BiliTX phototherapy unit.
How long will my baby be on the light?
Your pediatrician will decide the length of need. The severity of the jaundice is always a determining factor.
Will the use of a biliblanket hurt my baby?
Home phototherapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for jaundice; however, it may not be right for your situation. Your pediatrician would decide if this is the right treatment for you.
What People say about us?
Discover what our customers have think about us
Emily R., Cockburn WA
We were so anxious when our newborn was diagnosed with jaundice, but renting a phototherapy blanket through this service gave us peace of mind. The booking process was simple, we collected the equipment the next day, and we saw improvement in just a couple of days. The support team was kind and responsive too!
James & Aisha M., Cannington WA
Highly recommend this service to any new parent dealing with jaundice at home. The phototherapy blanket was hospital-grade, clean, and easy to use. We appreciated the clear instructions and easy to use.. It allowed us to continue caring for our baby in the comfort of our own home, which made a huge difference.
Sophia L., Subiaco WA
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. The blanket worked perfectly, and returning it was hassle-free. Our baby’s bilirubin levels dropped quickly, and we avoided an extended hospital stay. I’m so grateful this option exists — it made a challenging time much easier. The support team was truly a lifesaver during a stressful time!