Health Tip: Preventing Burns on Baby's Skin
December 15, 2009, 10:23 AM ET
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Dec. 16 -- (HealthDay News) -- It's up to parents to protect their children from burn injuries.
The Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers these suggestions:
Make sure your child isn't too close when you are preparing hot foods or brewing hot liquids.Avoid using a tablecloth, as a toddler could pull it and be burned by falling hot objects.Don't heat infant formula in the microwave, as it may heat unevenly and burn baby.For older children, check the temperature of microwaved foods to make sure they're not too hot.Check the temperature of bath water before immersing your child. Set your water heater to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.