What are bruises
Quick Answer
A bruise happens when tiny blood vessels under the skin break from a bump. Blood leaks into nearby tissue, creating a purple or blue mark that slowly changes color as the body cleans it up.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s reassuring body knowledge: ‘your body knows how to heal.’ We keep it gentle and comforting.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
3-6 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
A bruise can look surprising, but it’s usually a normal sign of healing. This story explains what bruises are. Miluna shares that under your skin are tiny blood vessels. If you bump your body, a few vessels can break and a little blood leaks out. That blood makes a dark mark. Over time, your body breaks it down and carries it away, and the bruise changes colors as it fades. The tone stays warm and calming, helping kids feel safe when they notice a bruise. Curiosity stories like this teach health facts that support calm bedtime feelings.
Story Excerpt
Sometimes you bump your knee or your elbow It might hurt a little bit The next day you see a purple spot on your skin That spot is called a bruise A bruise happens when you bump into something The bump squishes the tiny tubes under your skin Those tiny tubes carry red blood all around your body When the tubes…
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In One Glance
Bruises are caused by small blood vessels breaking under the skin after an impact. Blood leaks into tissue, producing a dark color. As the body reabsorbs and breaks down the blood, the bruise changes from purple/blue to green/yellow and then disappears. Most bruises heal on their own, but very painful, large, or unexplained bruises should be checked by an adult or doctor. The story frames bruises as part of normal healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
It explains how a bump can break tiny blood vessels and why bruises change color as they heal.
Ages 3–6.
Yes—reassuring ‘your body heals’ message.
No. It’s gentle and supportive.
It helps kids understand their bodies and read calmly about everyday health.