A child with a nosebleed may be very frightened or distressed about it. Try to comfort and reassure your child that nosebleeds are very common and lots of other kids get them. It doesn’t mean they are ill, and they will get better very soon. To treat a nosebleed: Lean forward and firmly pinch the nose below the bridge (the bony part), for 10 minutes non-stop. Then let go and see if the bleeding has stopped. Don’t tilt your head backwards as the blood may go down your throat into your stomach — this can make you feel sick. Breathe through your mouth and spit out any blood that enters your mouth. You can put an ice pack on your forehead and the back of your neck and suck on ice cubes. When the bleeding has stopped: try not to pick or blow your nose, even if it feels uncomfortable, as this may cause another nosebleed avoid any strenuous activity, such as playing sports, for 24 hours after the bleeding has stopped don’t pack the nostrils with tissues or cotton wool If bleeding starts again, repeat the advice above. Lean forward and firmly pinch the nose below the the bony part for 10 minutes to help stop a nosebleed. Girl with a nosebleed If a nosebleed is very heavy and does not stop after 15 minutes of non-stop pressure, you need to go to your nearest emergency department. It may be necessary for a doctor or nurse to apply a topical medication or stop the blood vessel from bleeding by burning or freezing it. Sometimes it’s necessary to pack your nose with dressings to stop the bleeding. If you have a facial injury and cannot put pressure on your nose to stop the bleeding, visit your nearest emergency department for further treatment. If your child has an object up their nose, don’t try to remove the object yourself. Take your child to your doctor or an emergency department straightaway. If the object falls back into the throat and you or your child start to choke, call an ambulance on triple zero (000). If the object contains chemicals (like a button battery) or is a bean (which can swell) you should go to the Emergency Department immediately.