Tear Duct Massage Newborn -

It’s common for newborns to wake up with a crusty, watery eye. While it can look like an infection, the usual culprit is a blocked tear duct (dacryostenosis). The good news is that a simple, gentle massage technique—often called the Crigler maneuver —can often clear the blockage at home.

Always confirm any home care technique with your pediatrician, especially before starting. tear duct massage newborn

Look at the inner corner of your baby’s eye (near the nose). Feel for the small, bony ridge of the nose. Right next to it, in the soft crease of the eye corner, is where the tear duct sits. It’s common for newborns to wake up with