Is it normal for an infant's nose to bleed? It's not pouring out blood but there was some bloody mucus in one nostril. It has only happened once.
2006-10-26 17:35:55 · 12 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Also--what would be the cause?
2006-10-26 17:37:51 · update #1
Change in weather can cause nose bleeds, cough, congestion, sneezing and pretty much any cold symptom. Have you been running a heater all night or during the day? The air may be too dry for the baby, if you are running the heater try running a humidifier too.
2006-10-26 18:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever had some bloody mucus in your nostril at this time of year? I get some sometimes. It's the weather change for me and my nose get dried out and cracks in the inside a little bit which makes the reguar mucus blood tinged. I wouldn't freak out or anything.
2006-10-26 18:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal but if it gets any worse it's not. The mucus is so dry that it makes the inside of the nose bleed a little. Hope this helps!
2006-10-26 17:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Queen Momma 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats normal. The nose is new too and the blood vessels can open fairly easily. Think about it. It's probably happened to you a lot in your lifetime. A babys nose is very tender and not used to being wiped and suctioned out. Please don't worry
2006-10-26 17:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by suzyQ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would have to GUESS normal, and because of the changing season, it's drier right? Perhaps a humidifier would help? Same happened to me (when i was a child) when it got to be winter outside, and the furnace was on more, therefore it was apt to be more dry in homes/buildings.
I would also advise you to err on the side of caution, and see what baby's doctor says.
Good luck, and i hope this helps!!
:o)
2006-10-26 17:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by pandabear30 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check the fingernails. My 15 month old had this once and it turned out she just found an interesting place to poke around! After I cut her nails it stopped (the bleeding, but not the poking!)LOL!
2006-10-26 17:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't say I have ever heard of it happening I would have the baby checked by a doctor is only for the peace of mind.
2006-10-26 17:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. Could be the drier weather if you live in an area of cold climate.
2006-10-26 17:39:33 · answer #8 · answered by Im Smrt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably caused by drier air. If, as we progess into winter, it starts happening more, consider getting a humidifier.
2006-10-27 00:30:49 · answer #9 · answered by kittymom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babies skin is so thin, all it would take is a little finger up there on accident. If it continues then I would be worried.
2006-10-26 17:40:04 · answer #10 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋