Knowing if your child’s cuts and scrapes need medical attention orif stitches are required can be hard sometimes. Here aresome indications and guidelines[/en/child-head-bump-when-to-worry] to help you out.._* SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION, IF:_- The cut is caused by a soiled or rusted object.- The injury contains dirt, grit, glass or other debris that won’tgo away with water and soap.- The wound is caused by an animal bite._* STITCHES MAY BE NEEDED, IF:_- The injury is on the face, neck, palms, fingers or genitals.- The cut is over an artery or on a joint crease.- The bleeding persists after 10 minutes of applying direct firmpressure.- The wound is deep.- The cut is wide or gaping with visible dark red muscle or yellowishfat.