In newborns, this duct is often very narrow or covered by a thin membrane that hasn't opened yet. Because the tears can't drain, they spill over the eyelids, and stagnant tears lead to that white, yellow, or green goo.
If you’ve noticed a constant pool of tears in your baby’s eye—even when they aren’t crying—or a sticky yellow discharge crusting on their eyelashes, you are likely dealing with a blocked tear duct (dacryostenosis). blocked tear ducts massage
While it looks uncomfortable (and can be a little scary for new parents), the good news is that in 90% of cases, it resolves on its own within the first year. The even better news? There is a simple, drug-free technique you can do at home to speed up the process: In newborns, this duct is often very narrow