Question: what to do when your 2 year old has pink eye?
Answer: Ask a doctor about using over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.
Use artificial tears or other eye drops to ease pain, but consult a doctor about the right type of drops.
Apply a cool compress to the eye. ... 
Encourage the toddler to rub their eye only with a cool, clean washcloth, not with their hands.