Nosebleeds in Children – What Every Parent Should Know! 1. Causes of Nosebleeds: • Dry air or hot weather • Nose picking • Cold, cough or allergies • Minor injury to the nose • Frequent sneezing or rubbing 2. What to Do During a Nosebleed: • Stay calm and reassure your child • Make the child sit upright and lean slightly forward • Pinch the soft part of the nose (just below the bone) for 10 minutes • Apply a cold compress or ice on the nose bridge • Don’t tilt the head backward 3. When to See a