What water and cloth should I use to clean baby's eyes?
⚡ Short answer: Crusty eyes in babies are often caused by a blocked tear duct and usually clear up on their own.
Anonymous
bir anne · Diapers & Digestion
My baby has crusty eyes and I want to clean them, but I'm worried about using the wrong thing. What water should I use, what cloth, and how should I wipe?
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Crusty eyes in babies are often caused by a blocked tear duct and usually clear up on their own. The safest way to clean is:
Use boiled and cooled water — not tap water, but water you've boiled and cooled to room temperature. Use a clean gauze pad or sterile cotton, and use a separate piece for each eye — never use the same cloth on both eyes.
How to do it: Gently dampen the gauze with boiled water, squeeze out excess. Always wipe from inside to outside (from near the nose outward) in one gentle motion. Use a clean piece of gauze for each wipe. Don't press into the eye, just gently soften and remove the crust.
If the eye shows redness, swelling, or thick yellow-green discharge, or if your baby has fever, see a pediatrician — this could be an infection (conjunctivitis).
⚕️ 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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