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If It's Too Hot, Get the Kids Out of the Kitchen!
We have a shoebox-size kitchen, so I have rules when my kids help me cook. Once the stove is lit, they need to stay seated at the table. All the tales of dropped pots of boiling water, hair caught in hand mixers, and fingers severed by bread knives have made me cautious.
Health Tip: Don't Ice a Burn
I love spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking, but I am quite the klutz and I burn myself with surprising frequency. After years of running for ice to soothe a burn, I just learned that this practice is a no-no. Ice actually further damages burnt skin.
Dog Days of Summer: Treating Minor Burns
Don't leave your grills (or pets) unsupervised at any outdoor parties! Have some extra sticks and balls to distract him from hovering around the BBQ and your yums. If your speedy pup grabs something piping hot, or gets too close to the grill, you should have a plan, and supplies, to treat paw burns.
Who Is Responsible for 2nd Degree Burns on Kids' Feet?
Playgrounds are normally a place for parents and their tots to let loose, but New York City parks have given youngsters something to cry about. Children running barefoot have gotten second degree burns on the bottom of their feet from the black rubber matting that lines the ground of their local playgrounds providing cushion for tots. The flooring can heat up to 166 degrees and as a result children who have taken off their shoes have had the soles of their feet singed.
Mommy Alert! Sipping on the Go Can Lead to Severe Burns
Lots of moms need a cup of Joe to kick start their day, but beware of drinking the hot liquids while carrying babe in a sling.
Curious lil hands batting at the containers can lead to spills and severe burns. To learn about what some stroller makers have done to prevent burns, read more
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