A tiny membrane at the bottom of the tear duct hasn’t opened properly. Massage uses gentle pressure to pop that membrane open, allowing tears to drain normally instead of spilling down the cheek and turning into green or yellow discharge.
It’s common for newborns to wake up with a crusty, watery eye. While it can look like an infection, the usual culprit is a blocked tear duct (dacryostenosis). The good news is that a simple, gentle massage technique—often called the Crigler maneuver —can often clear the blockage at home. tear duct massage newborn
Wash your hands thoroughly. Trim your fingernails. Use your clean index finger or pinky finger. A tiny membrane at the bottom of the