Keep your baby's eyes clean and healthy with this simple, painless method trusted by parents and pediatric experts alike.
Use a sterile compress or a cotton wipe soaked in physiological saline solution. If unavailable, use cooled, boiled water as a safe alternative.
Use one pad per eye to prevent cross-contamination, especially if an infection is present.
Gently wipe from the inner corner of the eye toward the outer corner, moving from the cleanest to the dirtiest area.
Perform this cleaning once daily, ideally in the morning, to remove overnight crusts and prevent eyelashes from sticking.
Opt for cotton wipes at €3 instead of sterile compresses, which cost €2 more. Saline solution is available for under €2.
Though it requires a small investment, this routine protects your baby's delicate eyes and can reduce the need for doctor visits.
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