National Burn Awareness Week

Last week was National Burn Awareness Week which helps to raise awareness about the dangers of burn injuries and the steps people can take to prevent them. Whether it's through education, fire safety planning, childproofing, or first aid training, everyone can play a role in reducing the risk of burn injuries and promoting fire safety.

The Mayo Clinic has some good safety tips:

1) Avoid hot spills. Don't cook, drink, or carry hot beverages or foods while holding a child. Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Don't use tablecloths or place mats, which young children can pull down. Turn the handles of your pots and pans toward the rear of the stove and use back burners when possible. Don't leave the stove unattended when you're cooking.

2) Choose a cool-mist vaporizer. They prevent steam burns.

3) Address outlets and electrical cords. Cover unused electrical outlets with safety caps. Keep electrical cords and wires out of the way so that children don't pull on or chew on them. Replace frayed, broken or worn electrical cords. 

4) Choose fire-resistant fabrics. Check labels to make sure mattresses and pajamas meet federal flammability standards.

You can read more of Mayo Clinic's safety tips by clicking on this link.

Our blog posted on January 31st also gives more burn safety tips. You can check them out by clicking on this link.

Another thing the Mayo Clinic mentions is to test the temperature of food before feeding young children. They warn that foods or liquids warmed in a microwave might heat foods unevenly. So always remember to stir the food and check the temperature. 

One way to check the temperature of young children's food is to taste it. Another thing may be to use an infant safety spoon that has a temperature check. This is a tool that can help parents ensure that their baby's food is at a safe temperature before feeding. The spoon has a built-in temperature sensor that can quickly check the temperature of the food, helping parents avoid feeding their baby food that is too hot.

By using an infant safety spoon temperature check, childproofing their home, and participating in National Burn Awareness Week, parents can help ensure that their children are safe and protected from harm. By taking these simple steps, parents can help reduce the risk of injury and promote a healthy and safe environment for their children.

The Dr. Brown's Designed to Nourish TempCheck Spoons are a great way to have a visual method of checking the temperature of your baby's food. Click on the link or the photo to go to Amazon and learn about it.

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