The simplest way to deal with a child’s nosebleed is as follows

Nosebleeds are common in children. There are many small blood vessels in the nasal cavity, located in the very thin nasal mucosa. Unlike other blood vessels that are usually buried under thick skin and fat, they are prone to rupture and bleeding due to various stimulations. Children are more likely to suffer from various conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, nasal allergies, nose picking, and foreign objects in the nasal cavity, which can lead to nosebleeds. Sometimes even dry air may cause nosebleeds in babies. When a bright red liquid is found flowing out of the child\’s nasal cavity, the mother is usually blinded. What causes nosebleeds in children due to dry weather in autumn and winter? What should I do if my child has nosebleeds? 1. Soothe the child. If the child is scared, first calm the child and tell the child: \”Don\’t be afraid, mom/dad is here.\” 2. Press to stop the bleeding and tilt the child\’s head slightly forward. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the junction of the hard bone and cartilage of the child\’s nose (approximately in the center of the nose) and press for about 10 minutes. 3. Seek medical attention promptly. If the bleeding still cannot be stopped or the bleeding is heavy, take the child to the hospital promptly. Common misunderstandings about nosebleeds 1. Letting children raise their heads (wrong) may cause nosebleeds to flow to the throat, causing coughing or even suffocation. 2. Let the child swallow the nosebleed. If the nosebleed flows into the stomach, it will irritate the digestive tract, and it is difficult to estimate the amount of bleeding, which may delay the condition. Children should be told, \”If you feel something in the back of your throat, you must spit it out.\” 3How to prevent nosebleeds in children? 1. Stop children from picking their noses. Picking their noses may damage the capillaries in the nasal cavity and cause bleeding. Parents should stop their children from this behavior in time. For babies, parents can try to find out the triggers of nose-picking, such as colds and allergies, and then treat them accordingly; if the baby is habitual of nose-picking, give him a toy to divert his attention. 2. Prevent allergies When the nose is allergic, capillaries are more likely to rupture and bleed. Open windows frequently or use an air purifier; keep children away from possible allergens and things that easily accumulate dust, such as stuffed toys that have not been washed for a long time. 3. Create a humid environment Dry air makes the capillaries in the nasal cavity more susceptible to rupture. You can use an air humidifier, or apply some moisturizing ointment, such as Vaseline, to your child\’s nasal cavity.