Clogged Tear Duct Newborn Massage

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.

Newborns have tear ducts that are incredibly narrow—like tiny drinking straws. Tears are produced in the lacrimal gland above the eye and normally drain through small holes (puncta) in the inner corner of the eyelids, down a duct, and out into the nose. clogged tear duct newborn massage

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. In about 6-20% of babies, that duct has