My two month old baby has had some eye leakage for about 2 weeks..it is kind of crusty when he wakes up and needs to be wiped off a lot. I asked the doctor over the phone what to do..he said to wipe it with pre-boiled water on a cotton pad as needed..and is most likely a tear-duct blockage..and to call him back if the white of the eye turns pink. I am just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this and has any suggestions because it just isn't going away!
2006-11-27 08:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Considering that your baby is still young, it is more than likely a clogged tear duct. This is common in babies as their tear ducts mature more once they are outside of the womb. It happens with most babies.
It can take a few weeks to a few months to clear up.
Clean off the eye whenever you see gunk building up and be sure not to use the same clothe on both eyes. Use with breast milk or just warm water.
2006-11-27 10:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jocelyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby had about 3-4 weeks of tear duct blockage. Same as you described. Then it started going away. I just kept wiping away the junk. It doesn't hurt to have it checked out, but your doc is right if the white turns pink, it's time to take baby in for a checkup ASAP.
2006-11-27 11:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Melinda 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add a little salt to the water when it has boiled then let it cool down and wipe the eyes. It sounds like he has conjunctivitis. This has always worked for me and was recommended by my doctor.
2006-11-27 09:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like blocked or plugged tear ducts. in maximum circumstances they at last open on their very own. you may would desire to be sure a doctor because of the fact it may reason an infection. Drops sparkling the an infection yet do not open the duct. you could help it with the aid of massaging very gently mutually with your pinky finger the duct. it somewhat is interior the outer corner of the attention closest to the bridge of the nostril. 2 of my 3 boys had this. it may get disheveled and that they could choose drops. Then it may sparkling and we would end the drops. it may recur and then suddenly sooner or later i found out that he had not had an infection in a protracted time and voila - the duct substitute into opened. Your pediatrician can clarify all of this to you. interior the meanwhile very soft cloths and undeniable heat water is the final guess for eliminating all of that gunk. advantages
2016-10-13 05:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be anything, allergies, infection etc. It is weird that the eyes are white, that means they aren't irritated.
Are you breastfeeding? Use breastmilk to clean the eyes and it will clear up pretty much any bacterial, viral or fungal.
If you are concerned I would either go to the doctor or call the public health nurse.
2006-11-27 09:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like conjuctavitis to me. It normally clears up on it's own, but any concerns you have with a baby that age you should go to the doctor. That is what they are there for.
2006-11-27 08:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my daughter had this too, our Dr. had us massage the corner of her eye in circles gently during every diaper change and it cleared up in a couple days.
2006-11-27 08:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
do you have animals? Maybe an allergic reaction. I would only wait a few days after calling the dr with no positive progress before taking him in.
2006-11-27 08:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by Laura R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like pink eye. bring the baby in and have the doc look at it to be sure its not pink eye.
2006-11-27 08:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by atruddie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would take him for a doc visit. maybe he scratched his eye? you dont want it getting infected
2006-11-27 08:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by A Person I am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋