Question
What should I do if my baby still has tears and eye boogers two days after the tear duct ligation?
Answer
Babies are not born with fully developed tear ducts; it usually takes about 2 weeks to 1 month for them to start producing tears. If your baby is crying with a lot of eye boogers and red eyes, further examination may be necessary to rule out congenital nasal duct obstruction or infections. Additionally, excessive heat in the baby’s body may also cause an increase in eye boogers. It is recommended to give more plain water or honeysuckle water, and mothers should also pay attention to a light diet during breastfeeding.