The Bilicocoon system has been rolled out by Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's maternity unit.

Dr Benedicta Agbagwara-Osuji, director of midwifery, said: ‘Introducing Bilicocoon treatment at home means that suitable families can reduce their time in hospital or avoid additional hospital visits, while still receiving the treatment and support they need. Most importantly, it allows parents to remain close to their newborn baby during those precious first days.'

Vanessa Sturt, advanced neonatal nurse practitioner, who led in setting up this service, said: ‘It has taken a lot of work over the last two years to get this service established, so it was incredibly exciting to finally see our first baby receive phototherapy at home. This has only been possible through the dedication and support of the wider maternity team.'

Mahjabin Syeda, a new mum, said: ‘Being able to use the Bilicocoon at home made a stressful time so much easier for us. We could keep our newborn close and be surrounded by our family and support system, rather than having to stay in hospital. Having the support of our midwife throughout also gave us great reassurance and confidence.

‘It meant our baby could receive the treatment they needed while we could stay together and enjoy those precious first days at home. We're so grateful to have been able to use the Bilicocoon for our little one.'