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Tears are meant to drain into the nose through a small valve. In many newborns, a thin membrane remains over this valve at birth. Massaging creates , which pushes fluid downward to help "pop" that membrane open. Step-by-Step Massage Guide 1. Preparation how to massage newborn tear duct
If your baby’s eye is constantly watery or has a yellow, sticky discharge, they likely have a blocked tear duct. This is incredibly common in newborns (affecting up to 1 in 5 babies) and usually resolves on its own by the first birthday. Wipe gently from the inner corner outward, using