Blocked Tear Duct Massage Newborn May 2026

If your baby has a constantly watery, goopy eye (especially when waking up), they may have a blocked tear duct. This is very common in newborns and usually resolves on its own by age 1. Gentle massage can help open the duct.

Here’s a clear, parent-friendly text about performing blocked tear duct massage on a newborn: blocked tear duct massage newborn