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Can Baby Oil Cause Any Damage To Eyes In Infants?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Question: I applied baby oil to my 3 weeks old daughter's hair and some accidentally go into her right eye. will this cause a problem? What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Baby Oil

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
There is no need to be overly concerned. The baby oil will not cause harm to the eye. If the baby seems well to you, you do not have to do anything. If she seems a bit irritable, this is probably due to a stinging feeling in the eye. I recommend washing the area with plain water. Nothing else needs to be done.
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Can Baby Oil Cause Any Damage To Eyes In Infants?

Brief Answer: Baby Oil Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. There is no need to be overly concerned. The baby oil will not cause harm to the eye. If the baby seems well to you, you do not have to do anything. If she seems a bit irritable, this is probably due to a stinging feeling in the eye. I recommend washing the area with plain water. Nothing else needs to be done.