Major update for additional information about nose injury causes and treatments.
Whats one of the most vulnerable spots on your toddlers sweet face?
If your toddler took a tumble that included a hit to the nose, youre not alone.
Nose injuries rank pretty high on the list of common childhood boo-boos, just belowhead bumpsand split lips.
Whats the best way to handle a blow to the nose?
Stay calm and then treat the nose injury right away.
Heres what you should know.
Nasal fracture.A nasal fracture is a broken nose.
A broken nose may look crooked or bent.
NSH is rare, but it can be serious.
In most cases, swelling will go down within four or five days.
All you could do is be prepared to help her heal and remain vigilant aboutchildproofing.