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What is the distance the Olympic Bili-lite (the overhead light with like 6 or 8 bulbs) should be from a baby? We are having major disagreements about this at work and don't have the manual. The unit was a used one purchased from a small hospital that no longer does babies. I'm thinking it's like 18-20 inches and another nurse has the light like right on top of the crib which I think will burn the baby. Thanks!

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I responded to your other post. Here is a link to the website--you could email the question to them: http://www.natus.com/index.cfm?page=products_1&crid=103&contentid=195

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And ask them for a manual too. :) JCAHO can ask to see up to date manuals for all your equipment when they come. I don't know about this type of light specifically, but I agree with you--right over the crib sounds dangerous...

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