Nosebleeds

When there are nosebleeds:

• Sit the child up and lean forward to prevent swallowing of blood
• Pinch the tip of the nose
• Do NOT insert tissues, gauze into the nose
• If the bleeding persists for more than 15 minutes, see a doctor

For the next few days:

1. Avoid further irritation to the nose
2. Instruct the child to blow his nose gently

See doctor when:

• Nosebleeds become more frequent and difficult to stop
• There is blood elsewhere, e.g. in stools, urine and tears
• The child seems to bruise easily or bleeds from wounds are difficult to stop
• There are rashes/bruises on the skin and the child appears pale, tired, ill ​