Infant Blocked - Tear Duct Massage [better]

Place the tip of your clean index finger (or pinky) on the side of the nose, just below the inner corner of the eye.

Firmly slide your finger downward along the side of the nose. Think of it as a "milking" motion to help pop open the thin membrane at the bottom of the duct. infant blocked tear duct massage

She was careful never to press on the eyeball, only on the tear sac and the duct pathway below. She watched the skin closely, making sure she wasn't rubbing it raw. If the discharge was heavy, she wiped it away with a clean cotton ball and sterile water before starting the massage. Place the tip of your clean index finger

Lay your baby on their back on a flat, safe surface like a changing table. It helps to do this when they are calm or during a diaper change. 2. Locate the Spot She was careful never to press on the