Burn Prevention for Babies At Home
Babies can be easily burned and injured by hot liquids, steam and electrical appliances. Whether in the kitchen or bathroom (where hot water burns babies most), it's important to take precautions.
Top Tips
Bath time:
- Check the water with your wrist or elbow before placing your baby in the shower or bath.
In the kitchen:
- Avoid using microwaves to heat baby formula or baby milk, as you can’t control the temperature of the liquid.
- Don't carry anything hot while holding a baby.
Around the house:
- Set your water heater to 120 degrees to avoid the risk of burning.
- Keep electrical cords out of reach and keep outlets from being overloaded.
- Cover unused electrical outlets.
- Install barriers around fireplaces, ovens and furnaces.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their babies safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What You'll Need:
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Temperature gauge |
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Safety gate |
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