Nose Bleed Info on Toddlers and Children
Nosebleed in toddlers is the blog post for today because I believe that I am not the only one, being a father, who experience this with their own children.
My son, Matt who is 4 years old as of this writing, (he’ll be reading this when he’s 20 or older I guess 
, ha been experiencing nose bleeds in the past couple of days and because of that I have searched the internet for information about nose bleeds in children and toddlers, the causes of nose bleeds, preventions and first aids for it.
Nosebleed Background Information
Nosebleeds can be dramatic and frightening. That is absolutely true! The first time I saw Matt with his nose bleeding and some of it on his hands I was frozen still and could not think of the things I should do. That time I didn’t know that most nosebleeds are not serious and usually can be managed at home. My wife didn’t think so. I was worried too, but she was more worried that I am. She suggested that we see our pediatrician and have Matt checked out.
My wife’s suggestion was reasonable. I myself was relieved when the doctor said that Matt is fine. Of course we can’t help it since there was blood involved and most definitely sometimes medical intervention may be necessary.
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5 Mistakes New Parents Make with Newborns Babies Plus Good Advises
Are you expecting a baby? A first time parent? For new parents, having a baby is both a gratifying and nerve wracking experience. You thank heavens and all the Gods for the little bundle of joy but at the same time you are scared to death that you might do something wrong with you cute little baby.
Here are 5 things that you must be aware of with regards to your baby’s health and safety. These 5 Must Do’s came from expert pediatricians interviewed by CNN (see credit link below).
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What to do Toddler Gets Something Stuck in Nose or Ear
..in my case just now, Playdoh stuck in my child’s nose. Just this morning, before lunch time I noticed that my son keeps picking up his nose. I asked him what’s wrong. He didn’t answer (He’s turning 4 years old) and I know something was wrong. I saw traces of Playdoh clay on his hand and fingernails and I knew than that it is stuck in his now.
What to do Toddler Gets Something Stuck in Nose or Ear?
Well, here are a couple of things to do just in case this incident happen. First and probably the most important one is DO NOT PANIC. You wouldn’t want to make things worse by picking up a pair of tweezers in a trembling hand and sticking it in the toddler’s nose/ears.
Stay calm and try to reassure him that it’s no big deal. The biggest danger is that you’ll push the thing deeper if you try to get it out yourself with a cotton swab or tweezers.
That’s exactly what I did. Instead of panicking and raising my voice to my wife, I just said that it’s probably just somewhere along the nostrils.
The problem with my Matt is that he doesn’t know how to blow his nose. Instead of blowing our, he might blow in. I told him to blow air our from his nose. Which good thing he did and the pea-sized blue play doh clay popped out! Relief!
Anyway, here’s a couple more tips:
Stuffed nose. Literally.
Don’t panic, usually this isn’t too difficult a problem. Don’t probe at the object or inhale through the nose as it may become further lodged into the nasal cavity. Breathe through your mouth until you know how to best handle the situation and/or the object is removed.
First Aid
Blow your nose gently to try and dislodge the object. If it helps, gently hold shut the unobstructed nostril to force all the air through the obstructed one. Do Not blow hard or repeatedly, as this may damage the sensitive tissues of the nose.
If the object is visible, not deeply lodged into the nose, and you think it can be removed easily, you may attempt to do so with a clean pair of tweezers. Be very gentle, as the nose is very sensitive.
Medical Assistance
If the object cannot be removed in these ways, or there is bleeding or pain, call for medical assistance, or go to the emergency room.
The Top 20 Seriously Silly (and Adorable) Cute Kid Photos
Here are a Top 20 Seriously Silly (and Adorable) Cute Kid Photos.. really really cute kids and toddlers.. But I am not going to put the pictures here because the original post is not mine.
It’s in Parents.com. I am sure new parents and long time mothers and fathers will find these photos and pictures of real cute kids… well, cute.
Here’s the link… Enjoy!
http://features.parents.com/top-20-seriously-silly-cute-kid-photos.html
Proven Strategies in Baby Safety
Baby proofing your home is an important task when you have a baby. It’s a good idea to practice baby safety as soon as your baby comes home and it begins with getting down to a baby’s level and looking for hazards in the home.
This will give you an idea of what a baby sees and would be attracted to.
Why You’ve got to Look out for Hazards
Hazards are everywhere in the home and you’ll first need to look out for sharp, small objects that a baby can put in his or her mouth. It can involve things like dust balls, cigarettes, coins, staples, paper clips and any other object which is smaller than one and a half inches diameter. Make certain that, for baby safety, the knobs on your TV and chests of drawers are completely affixed and cannot be removed by the baby. As an obvious aside, you should keep all knives, scissors, razor blades and potentially broken glass away from your baby. Throw out hazards but don’t put them in an open trash container.
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