If you have small children, please be aware of the following tips for burn safety:
When working with a hot liquid, keep children safely away from the source.
If you have a toddler or small child at home, avoid using a tablecloth. The child may pull on the corner of the tablecloth causing potentially hot objects to fall on them.
Teach your child what to do in case of a house fire. Practice your exit strategy and teach them how to put out a fire.
When cooking with hot oil or a deep fryer, keep your child a safe distance from the source.
If you use a microwave to heat your child's food, test the temperature before giving it to your child.
Heating formula or milk in a microwave can be dangerous, as the liquid does not heat uniformly. Some portions may be hotter than others. Use a bottle warmer as a safer means to warm infant formula and milk.
If you are cooking on the stove or in the microwave, do not hold your child as you remove items from these appliances.
Teach your child to stay away from lighters and matches. Keep these items out of a child's reach.
Before placing a child or infant in a bathtub, check the water temperature with your hand.
Train your children to identify exits in public places, theatres, concert halls, and hotels.
Make sure your child uses a sunblock whenever he/she is in the sun.
Supervise children near fireworks.
Encourage children to wear shoes in the summer and avoid walking on hot asphalt or hot sand.
Store harmful chemicals and cleaners in an area that children will not be able to access them.
During Halloween, assure that your child is wearing a flame-retardant costume.
