1. Wash your hands with soap and water to keep dust and germs out of your child's eyes.

2. Have him lie on his back on the floor, and kneel behind him, holding his head between your thighs. Gently squeeze your legs to hold him in place if he wiggles.

3. Rest your index finger below his eyelid and your thumb on his forehead; gently pull down the lower lid, so it forms a V.

4. Hold the dropper (or bottle) a few inches above his eye, aim, and squirt. The medication will be absorbed right away, so it doesn't matter if he blinks out the drops.

5. If your child shuts his eye before the drops go in, try again. An extra drop of medication usually won't do any harm.