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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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