My toddler has conjunctivitis, how do I treat it?

Hi there,

Sorry for the delayed answer.

If your son's nose is full of mucus, it is a good idea to first start with nasal hygiene techniques in order to reduce the amount of mucus that can transfer to its eyes (there is a small duct between its nose and both its eyes).

In order to do so, I recommend you use this great technique from Hopital Ste-Justine (https://www.chusj.org/getmedia/4288da42-4e62-43c9-8500-c300b1eebc2a/depliant_F-886-A_hygiene-nasale.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf). You'll find the technique on pages 6 and 7.

For your son, you'll need 5 milliliters of saline water in both nostrils 3 to 5 times a day. It should help drastically in less than 24 hours.

If your son's nose seems ok, I recommend you visit your local pharmacy for a pharmacist to be able to see its eyes and direct you to the best ressource (over-the-counter product vs doctor's appointment).

Have a great day,

Alexandre