National Burn Awareness Week

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February 2020

Important Dates

2/2-2/8 National Burn Awareness Week #NBAW
2/7  Give Kids a Smile Day
2/14  Valentine's Day
2/15 International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
2/15 Susan B. Anthony Day
2/17 President's Day

American Heart Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
Black History Month

February is all out showing love! You and your children may be looking forward to making crafts and eating candy on Valentine's day this month. We found a great mommy blog with free printable baby Yoda valentines for your child's class plus some other cool craft ideas here: stlMotherhood. There are also many other observances going on that are listed above. This month's safety blog will focus on burn prevention in general AND how to prevent burns and scalding with your children.

 

Click graphic for FREE printable Valentines from stlMotherhood. 

February is American Heart Month

Locations for Online+Classroom Courses on Infant & Child CPR through The American Heart Association

According to cpr.heart.org/en, "The American Heart Association's CPR & ECC inspires the world to save lives and envisions a world where no one dies from cardiac arrest. The AHA is the leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and publisher of the official Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Millions of healthcare providers and others trust the AHA for their lifesaving training, and 100% of the AHA's profits go back into supporting its lifesaving mission."

Tips from The American Burn Association

• Supervise children around hot objects at all times.

• Stand at least 3 feet away from hot outdoor objects. Keep area clear of trip hazards. Limit alcohol consumption.

• Protect your feet from hot objects by wearing shoes when walking on hot pavement or sand. Keep pets off hot pavement too.

• Turn heating pads and blankets off before sleep.

• Have hot pads available whenever cooking. Long oven mitts are best when needing to reach in or over hot surfaces, such in an oven or over a grill. Assume all pots and pans are hot.

• Remember to treat items coming from the microwave as you would items from the oven. Limit microwave use by children.

• Unplug tools such as these when not in use, and always treat as if they are still hot. Keep out of reach of children

Full PDF from the American Burn Association

Child Burn Prevention Tips

Keep your littles safe from potential burns:

• Apply cold running water for 10-15 minutes to cool a burn and call 9-1-1 for serious burns.
• Again supervision is key, always watch children in the kitchen and dining areas.
• The kitchen is one of the most hazardous places for a child. Create a “No Child Zone” while preparing and serving hot foods and beverages. 
• While cooking on the stove, don’t carry or hold a child. Better, place the child in a high chair or other safe area while cooking.
• Children love to reach, remember to use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from its edge to prevent hot food or liquid spills.
• Items from the microwave are just as hot as cooked on the stove. Test before giving to children.
• Unplug hot irons (clothing and curling irons). Keep them out of reach of children.
• Watch little ones' clothing around flames or heating elements. Keep them away from candles and blow them out when not in the room. 
• To prevent accidental scalding, set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or the manufacturer’s recommended setting.
• Make a habit of placing matches, gasoline, and lighters in a safe place, preferably in a high, locked cabinet, out of children’s reach and avoid novelty lighters as they may look like toys in a child’s eyes.
• For bath time, turn on cold water first then mix in warmer water to safe temperature.
• Before putting a child  into a car seat, touch the seat to see if it is hot. Hot seat-belt straps or buckles can cause second-degree burns on small children. Cover the car seat with a towel when you park in the sun.

RECALLS:
January 9, 2020 CPSC; Thesaurus Global Marketing Recalls Tricycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Risk of Poisoning; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
January 16, 2020 CPSC; Baby Trend Recalls Tango Mini Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

January 29, 2020 CPSC; Evenflo Recalls Pillo Portable Napper Inclined Sleepers to Prevent Risk of Suffocation
January 29, 2020 CPSC; Delta Enterprise Corp. Recalls Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns to Prevent Risk of Suffocation
January 29, 2020 CPSC; Graco Recalls Little Lounger Rocking Seats to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

January 29, 2020 CPSC; Summer Infant Recalls SwaddleMe By Your Bed Inclined Sleepers to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

January 30, 2020 CPSC; K-Apparel Recalls Children’s Lounge Pants Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission