The doctor has prescribed oral antibiotics and eye drops. I'm afraid that this will cause eye problems.
2007-03-16 08:22:12 · 6 answers · asked by byrd 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is perfectly normal. The meds are safe for your baby. My doctor told me to wet down a clean washcloth and gently rub the tear duct in the morning and night to loosen the block. You might want to try that to prevent this in the future.
2007-03-16 08:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by doodlebuttus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blocked tear ducts are fairly common. If you're breastfeeding, at each feeding, put a drop or two of breastmilk in each eye and massage the baby's eye area - close to the bridge of the nose. This should help clear it up. (I know it sounds wacky, but the doctors I work for swear by it!)
2007-03-16 16:41:23 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually is quite common thing to happen in newborns. Give your baby what the doctor prescribed and your baby should get better soon. Good luck!
2007-03-16 19:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by cliffhanger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby had it within our first few days home from the hospital. We had to do the eye ointment, but not the oral anitbiotics. It was so hard putting the ointment in, but we did it. It cleared up within a couple days. He hasn't had any problems with his eyes since. Good luck.
2007-03-16 15:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by ethan's mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry it is really pretty common and usually it fixes itself down the road. Very rarely do you have to medically intervene. Just keep up to date with your pediatrician.
2007-03-16 15:26:53 · answer #5 · answered by kt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea my baby girl is 4 months old and she still getts that.
the doc said she would be ok and it should clear up. so dont worry your baby will be ok
2007-03-16 15:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by NEW MOMMY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋