Toddler Burn Prevention

Poisonous plants are not a common cause of burns in toddlers. Hot liquids, electrical outlets, and open flames are more common causes.

The most important thing to do if a toddler gets burned is to run the burn under cold water for at least 20 minutes. This will help to cool the burn and reduce pain.

You should not break blisters if a toddler gets burned. Breaking blisters can increase the risk of infection.

You should seek medical attention for a toddler's burn if the burn is larger than 2 inches in diameter, if the burn is on the face, hands, or feet, or if the burn is deep or charred.

The best way to prevent burns in toddlers is to keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach, install outlet covers and doorknob covers, and teach toddlers about fire safety.

The recommended temperature for a toddler's bath water is 100°F (38°C). Water that is too hot can cause burns.

If a toddler pulls a pot of hot liquid off the stove, you should turn off the stove and let the pot cool down, run cold water over the toddler's burns, and call 911.

If a toddler touches a hot stove, you should run cold water over the toddler's burns, apply a cold compress to the toddler's burns, and give the toddler pain medication.

If a toddler gets a sunburn, you should apply aloe vera gel to the toddler's sunburn, give the toddler a cool bath, and keep the toddler out of the sun.

The best way to teach toddlers about fire safety is to talk to toddlers about fire safety, show toddlers fire safety videos, and practice fire drills with toddlers.

If a toddler starts a fire, you should call 911, try to put out the fire yourself, and get the toddler out of the house.

Scalds are the most common type of burn in toddlers. Scalds are caused by hot liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea.

Electrical burns are the second most common type of burn in toddlers. Electrical burns are caused by contact with electrical outlets, appliances, or wires.

Flame burns are the third most common type of burn in toddlers. Flame burns are caused by contact with open flames, such as candles, lighters, or campfires.

Chemical burns are the fourth most common type of burn in toddlers. Chemical burns are caused by contact with harsh chemicals, such as bleach, ammonia, or lye.