How to Clean Your Baby's Eyes Safely — Correct Method Step by Step

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video explains how to do regular eye cleaning for babies. What the discharge is: Sometimes a little dirt (mail) or a little white discharge collects in a baby's eyes — this is not an infection. How to clean: Take a clean cotton gauze or a clean cotton ball, available at a pharmacy. Use boiled clean water — boil clean water once and keep it in a good clean container. Dip the cotton lightly in that water and slide it from the inner side towards the outer side, so the dirt comes out towards the outside. Do this whenever dirt or dust has collected in the baby's eye; cleaning this way will clear the baby's eye. Important reminder: Never apply kajal in a baby's eyes, because kajal can sometimes cause different kinds of allergy in the child's eyes. Taking care of your baby's eyes this way keeps the eyes clean and healthy. Relevant for: parents whose baby has dirt, crust or white discharge in the eyes; parents asking whether eye discharge means infection; parents wanting to know what to use — cotton ball, gauze, and what kind of water; parents asking which direction to wipe a baby's eye; and parents asking whether kajal is safe for a baby's eyes. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every child is different — please consult your pediatrician if your baby's eye is red, swollen, has yellow or green discharge or pus, or if the problem does not improve.