Massage [patched] | Infant Blocked Tear Duct

Look at the inner corner of your baby’s eye (the side closest to the nose). Feel for the small, hard bony ridge of the nose. Right next to that bone, just inside the eye socket, is a tiny sac. That’s your target.

The tears have nowhere to go, so they spill out onto the cheek, and the stagnant moisture breeds bacteria, causing that white, yellow, or green discharge. Your pediatrician might call it "Crigler massage." You can call it "the boogie sweep." The goal is to use fluid pressure (the tears you push down) to pop open that little membrane.

Place your clean pinky finger (or thumb) in the corner of the eye, right against the side of the nose. infant blocked tear duct massage

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician before starting any home treatment for your infant.

Wash your hands thoroughly. Cut your fingernails short. Sit in a comfortable chair and lay your baby on your lap, facing you. Look at the inner corner of your baby’s

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. 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. That’s your target

Don’t Panic at the Goop: How to Treat a Blocked Tear Duct at Home