Yes thanks for writing us, A bruise starts when small blood vessels in the soft tissue near the skin s surface get bumped and rupture. When the blood seeps into the skin, it causes the familiar black-and-blue mark. Then, as the body breaks down the blood and reabsorbs it, the bruise typically turns a greenish-yellow. Bruises are more obvious on babies and younger children because their skin is thinner. They also tend to show up more on fair-skinned children. Some children simply bruise more easily than others. Wrap whatever you decide to use as an ice pack in a washcloth or paper towel before you put it on your baby s skin, and try holding it in place while you feed or cuddle him or look at a book together. If you think the bruise is painful (your baby cries out when it s touched, for example), ask your baby s doctor about giving your baby the proper dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Keep in mind that while these remedies can help with the pain and swelling, there s not much you can do for the bruising itself.