It is very common for newborns to have constant tearing and discharge, often due to a blocked tear duct, which usually resolves on its own. Please do not use any over-the-counter eye drops without a paediatrician's evaluation, as infant eyes are highly sensitive. To keep his eyes clean, gently wipe them from the inner to outer corner using a clean, damp cotton ball dipped in cooled, boiled water (use a fresh one for each wipe). Your paediatrician can examine him to rule out infection and may prescribe safe generic antibiotic drops like erythromycin if needed, or show you how to do a gentle tear duct massage.
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