Burn Danger Checklist

Take the following simple steps to protect your child from injury.

• Set your water heater's thermostat to 120°F or lower.
• Install showerheads and faucets with antiscald technology (such as MemrySafe or ScaldSafe, available at home- or plumbing-supply stores).
• Always run the cold-water faucet first, then adjust the temperature with hot water.
• Before putting your child in a bath, test the water by immersing your whole hand and moving it through the bath.
• Unplug your hair dryer or curling iron after use and keep it out of kids' reach.
• Never leave a young child unattended in the bathroom.

• Try to keep young children out of the kitchen while you are cooking.
• Turn all pot handles toward the back of the stove.
• Never cook or hold something hot while carrying your baby.
• Always test food prepared in a microwave oven before serving it to your child; the food often gets much hotter than the container.
• Keep kids away from a hot oven; the metal door can cause a serious burn.
• Place hot foods and drinks away from the table's edge.
• Keep matches, candles, and caustic substances in locked cabinets.

• Cover unused electrical outlets with safety plugs.
• Keep appliance cords out of reach.
• Unplug clothing irons and room heaters when you're not using them, and keep them out of children's reach.
• Restrict access to exposed pipes, fireplaces, and metal radiators.

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