Clogged Tear Duct Newborn Massage Upd May 2026

You lean in to kiss your baby’s forehead and notice something unusual. One eye is glistening with tears, even though your newborn isn’t crying. The next morning, that same eye is crusted with yellow or greenish discharge, sealed shut like a tiny treasure chest.

The Moment You Notice a Waterfall

The crusting may reduce, but the eye might still water. clogged tear duct newborn massage

Many parents notice the eye is suddenly dry and clear. One day, you’ll realize you haven’t wiped crust off in a week. You lean in to kiss your baby’s forehead

Place the pad of your index finger (or your pinky finger for better precision) right against that inner corner. Do not touch the eyeball itself. The Moment You Notice a Waterfall The crusting

In about 6-20% of babies, that duct has a thin, residual membrane at the bottom (near the nose) that hasn’t opened yet. This is called —or, simply, a clogged tear duct.