daisychics Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Dd5 has clogged eyelid duct on both eyes. Went to See an opthamologist today. We need to put warm compress several times a day. We use baby washcloth and dip it in warm water. Is there a better way? I appreciate any tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Get a washcloth wet, and wring out the excess. Fold it in quarters and put it inside a small ziploc bag. Without zipping it shut, put it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Be careful when you take it out, as it will be really hot. Zip the bag shut, and wrap in a dry dish towel or cloth. DON'T use the bag without wrapping it in something first. This retains the heat much longer than just a wet washcloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I always use a sock filled with rice for warm compresses. Fill the bottom of a clean sock with rice, microwave of about a minute depending on how big the sock is then test the temp. before using. As a bonus, it smells warm and earthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 ...compress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I've done the tea bag thing too--my pediatrician recommended it. Hope your little one gets some relief... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Get a washcloth wet, and wring out the excess. Fold it in quarters and put it inside a small ziploc bag. Without zipping it shut, put it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Be careful when you take it out, as it will be really hot. Zip the bag shut, and wrap in a dry dish towel or cloth. DON'T use the bag without wrapping it in something first. This retains the heat much longer than just a wet washcloth. I will try this. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I always use a sock filled with rice for warm compresses. Fill the bottom of a clean sock with rice, microwave of about a minute depending on how big the sock is then test the temp. before using. As a bonus, it smells warm and earthy. I forgot about this. Thanks for reminding me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 ...compress. I've done the tea bag thing too--my pediatrician recommended it. Hope your little one gets some relief... I'm googling to see where I can buy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I usually wet a washcloth (if its a thick washcloth I cut it in half), wring it out, put it in the microwave for a few seconds, fold it in long ways, and just slowly and gently lay it on the eyes. Basically, what your already doing, but I really do find this to be a quick and effective method. I've tried the tea bag way ( I was told to you Chamomile tea), but it wasn't as cost effective since I was doing this several times a day for a few days. I would do this several times a day with a clean washcloth each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I agree with eyebright tea. You can make tea (the brand I use is Alvita), dip a washcloth in it, wring it out, place that on his eye area and put another dry cloth on top to keep the heat and moisture in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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