How do I clean my newborn’s eyes?
Soak one cotton ball in some warm water and squeeze out extra water. Clean the corners of your baby’s eyes, wiping gently from the inside corners to the outside corners. Use a new cotton ball for each wipe. Wipe gently around each nostril to get rid of mucus.
How do I get the gunk out of my baby’s eye?
To clear away discharge, dip a clean piece of gauze or soft cloth in some lukewarm water then gently wipe the corner of the eye. If a blocked tear duct affects both eyes, always use a new area of the cloth or gauze to clean the other eye.
How long does sticky eye last in newborns?
Sticky eye normally clears up by the time your baby is 12 months. If there is any sign of infection, your doctor might give you some eye drops or ointment.