Burn Prevention for Big Kids At Home
Flame burns (caused by direct contact with fire) are more common among older children. Because young children have thinner skin than older children and adults, their skin burns at lower temperatures and more deeply. There are several precautions parents and caregivers can take to keep children safe from burns.
 Top Tips
In the kitchen:
- Do not allow children to use a microwave until they are both tall enough to reach in safely and able to understand that steam can cause burns.
- Place hot foods and liquids on the center of the table.
- Always supervise young children in the kitchen and around electrical appliances and outlets.
Around the house:
- Set your water heater to 120 degrees or lower to avoid burns.
- Keep matches, gasoline, lighters and all other flammable materials locked away and out of children’s reach.
- Cover unused electrical outlets.
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