Blocked Tear Duct Newborn Massage Review

While massage is safe, you need to know when to stop the home remedy and seek a doctor.

Babies aren’t born with fully developed plumbing. Tears need to drain from the eye down through a tiny tube (the tear duct) into the nose. In newborns, that tube often has a thin membrane blocking the exit. The massage helps pop that membrane open naturally. blocked tear duct newborn massage

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician before starting any new home treatment for your newborn. While massage is safe, you need to know

For 90% of babies, the duct clears up on its own by the time they turn 1 year old. However, with consistent massage, you will usually see improvement within a few weeks. You will know it is working when the eye stops looking watery and the yellow gunk disappears. In newborns, that tube often has a thin

Seeing gunk in your beautiful baby’s eye is stressful, but a blocked tear duct is usually a plumbing issue, not an emergency. With a clean finger and the "C to Q" massage technique, you can often fix it at home.

Before the massage, you can hold a warm (not hot!) damp washcloth over the eye for 2 minutes. This helps loosen the crusty debris and makes the massage more effective.