Massaging your baby's tear duct

1. Make sure that you have short fingernails. Trim them before starting, if needed.
2. Wash your hands before and after the massage.
3. Place the tip of your index (pointer) finger against the side of your child's nose. Your fingertip should be just below the corner of the eye (panel A).
4. Press firmly, and move your fingertip downward. Do this 3 to 5 times (panel B).

Repeat these steps 2 to 3 times each day.