Baby has conjunctivitis - What do I do?

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Tried googling it and just managed to scare myself regarding possible complications so had to stop. How should I deal with it?

Are you breast feeding? Breast milk squeezed into the eye is a great way to cure it.

Warm boiled water with a tiny of salt on a cotton pad- cleared up DD's conjunctivitis very quickly

I was going to say BM too Shane I only found out after I forked out €50 for GP visit but at least I never filled the prescription. BM is magic.

How old is baby? If newborn you need to get a swap because very very rarely it can be dangerous.
Or it could be a blocked tear duct which will mostly clear up on its own.
But either way you need to get baby looked at.

Please say your are BF !!!! We had loads of this ... Quick squirt in the eye sorts it quickly xxx

Baby is almost 8 months. I can manage breastmilk I think. Will have a go tomorrow although I imagine it being a messy process.

Speak to your pharmacist. They gave me drops for my little ones eyes about the same age which worked. Also cleaned them with cooled boiled water and salt.