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Eyes redness
My daughter will turn 2 month on 2nd July today her eyes are teary and surrounding near eyes are red as can be seen in image attached. She is also sneezing today since morning more than 10 times.
What could be the reason please guide
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Babies sneeze frequently due to small, sensitive nostrils and exposure to dust, cold air, or breastmilk reflux into the nose. It is not always a sign of infection or allergy.
Watery eyes could be due to blocked tear ducts (nasolacrimal duct obstruction) — very common in this age. Mild redness can also result from irritation or rubbing of eyes.
Keep baby away from strong perfumes, smoke, incense sticks, and dust. Maintain clean air and good hygiene around baby.
Breastfeeding helps build natural immunity.
Next Steps
Clean eyes gently with sterile cotton dipped in cooled boiled water (wipe from inside to outside corner).
Lacrimal sac massage: Use index finger to apply gentle downward pressure over the inner corner of the eye (between eye and nose), 5–6 times a day.
Use saline nasal drops (e.g., 1 drop each nostril before feeds or sleep) to relieve nasal irritation.
Health Tips
Red flags:
Persistent eye redness or swelling
Yellow or green eye discharge
Fever, irritability, refusal to feed
Difficulty in breathing or wheezing
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It could be a viral infection resulting in both sneezing and redness of eyes.
If there is not yellowish discharge from eyes or fever, keeping the baby well hydrated by adequate breast feeding is sufficient.
Next Steps
Hydrate well with breast feeding, maintain good hygiene, avoid touching babies eyes, clean the eyes with clean cotton cloth and warm water with eyes closed
Health Tips
Watch for fever, irritability , refusal of feeds or dull activity, and worsening redness and swelling of eyes. Please consult a doctor in person immediately if you notice any of the warning signs
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