Press down. You aren't trying to poke the eye. You are trying to compress the tear sac against the bone. It should feel like pressing a button.
Be consistent, be gentle, and be patient. One morning, you’ll wake up, and those eyes will be bright, clear, and dry. And you can stop playing eye doctor.
Goopy Eyes No More: A Parent’s Guide to Infant Blocked Tear Duct Massage infant blocked tear duct massage
If you’ve noticed a constant watery eye, some yellowish goop in the corner of your newborn’s eye, or lashes that seem glued shut after a nap, you are likely dealing with a very common issue: a blocked tear duct (dacryostenosis).
First, take a deep breath. This is not an eye infection (though it can look like one). It is not usually painful for the baby. And in 90% of cases, it resolves on its own by the time the baby turns one. Press down
While maintaining that gentle pressure, roll or sweep your finger straight down the side of the nose toward the nostril.
Place your clean pinky finger (or thumb) in the corner of the eye, right against the side of the nose. It should feel like pressing a button
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