• Never leave a young child unattended in the bathroom or tub.
• Lower your water heaters to 120 degrees.
• Before placing a child into the bath, test the temperature of the water by moving your hand rapidly through the water for several seconds. If the water feels hot, add cold water until the temperature feels comfortable. The temperature should not exceed 100F.
• Create a “safe zone” around the stove and oven and hot grills, with about a five-foot perimeter. Children must stay outside of this zone. Check their location before moving any hot liquids.
• Keep pot handles turned inward. Cook on rear burners when possible.
• Test all heated liquid and food before giving it to a child or placing it within their reach.
• Remove tablecloths when toddlers are present in the home. Also keep hot liquids, food and appliances away from the edges of tables
• Never hold a child while drinking a hot liquid.
• When using a microwave, follow food packaging and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Keep arms, hands and faces away from steam from boiling liquids or microwaved foods.
• Puncture plastic wrap before heating foods in the microwave.
• Stir foods to distribute the heat.
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