My baby's eyes are crusty in the morning, what should I do?
⚡ Short answer: Morning eye crusting is common in babies, especially if the tear duct isn't fully open yet.
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My baby wakes up with crusty eyes. How and with what should I clean them?
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Morning eye crusting is common in babies, especially if the tear duct isn't fully open yet. For cleaning, boiled and cooled lukewarm water is enough. Soak a clean cotton ball in lukewarm water, squeeze out excess, then wipe gently from inside to outside (from the corner near the nose outward). Use a separate cotton ball for each eye and don't swipe back. You can repeat 2-3 times a day.
If crusting is thick and yellow-green, the eye area is red, or your baby seems uncomfortable and rubs their eyes, consult a pediatrician — this could be an infection.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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