eyes still not open

[Nancy Palmer]

Hi,

It does indeed look like Thumbelina's eyes are gummed shut, there's all kinds
of red goo around them, however, it's quite painful for me to get in there
with a warm damp cloth and clean them, cuz she's sunk her teeth right into my
fingers on numerous occasions.  Is there any other way for me to get in there
to clean her eyes to where she won't be able to have a nice snack out of my
finger?  Any help is appreciated.  thanks