AVOIDING BURNS AND SCALDS

Hot drinks can stay hot enough to scald a baby for at least 15 minutes after being made*

• Never leave hot drinks within reach of children
• Avoid drinking hot drinks while holding a baby or a child
• Use a kettle with a short or curled flex
• Use the back plates on the hob when possible and turn all saucepan handles inwards
• Run cold water into the bath first and then add the hot water
• Check bath water temperature with your elbow before putting the baby in
• Keep irons and hair straighteners out of reach of children
• Fit fireguards to all fires and heaters

 

RoSPA – Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

CAPT – Child Accident Prevention Trust