Most nosebleeds can be stopped at home. Here are some steps to help you treat your child’s nosebleed immediately.
Step 1: Lean Your Child Forward
Have your child sit up and lean forward so that he or she does not swallow any blood. Keep a basin nearby so that your child is able to spit out any blood that drips down his throat. Be sure to have your little one gently blow his or her nose. This clears the nose of large blood clots and reduces any interference with your applied pressure over the bleeding area.
Step 2: Squeeze the Soft Part of the Nose
Pinch the upper portion of the soft part of your child’s nose against the centre nasal wall for 10 minutes, without releasing pressure. If the bleeding continues, you may not be pressing on the right spot. During this time, your child will have to breathe through his or her mouth.
Step 3: Use Vasoconstrictor Nose Drops
If the nosebleed does not stop, add vasoconstrictor nose drops or petroleum jelly on a piece of gauze and insert it into the nostril. Squeeze your child’s nose again for 10 minutes and leave the gauze in for another 10 minutes before removing it.
If the bleeding persists, call the Children's Emergency services but continue to apply pressure in the meantime. Swallowed blood irritates the stomach and may cause your child to feel nauseous and vomit.