How to Stop the Bleeding of a Split Lip

A split lip can bleed a lot and be a pretty scary thing if you or your child seems to be loosing a lot of blood.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Soak a clean wash cloth in cold running water.
2. Press firmly on the lip, blotting and being careful not to worsen the split.
3. Smear a glob of petroleum jelly over the lip. This will help stop the bleeding.
4. Repeat last two steps as needed.
5. If after a 10 minutes of this, the bleeding does not stop, seek medical advice from a professional.

Tips & Warnings

• This is advice in not in lieu of medical treatment such as stiches or glue or any other type of treatment.
• If your condition is serious, seek medical advice immediately.
• This advice is only for small first aid help.