How can children be prevented from burns and scalds?
These are very common in India. Burns are commonly caused by hot water, which may be in a teapot or boiling in a pan, in a bucket in the bathroom or boiling water from taps. The child reaches up to the pan, not knowing what it contains. Out of curiosity he may put his hand into it or may spill it on himself thereby burning his hands, legs and abdomen. Preventive Tips • Do not drink hot beverages when a child is sitting in your lap. • Coffee and teapots should not be left on the table. Table cloths should not hang down so that the child is able to pull it and overturn things on to himself. • The geyser temperature for hot water should not be set higher than 125 degree F. Do not leave your child alone in the bathroom with a bucket of hot water. • It is better not to use steam vapourizer for the child. Nebulizers are a better option when indicated. • Always check the temperature of hot water with the back of your hand before you wash the child. • Young children should not be allowed to pl
