My son was badly burned, so here are some prevention tips

[elvir2babes]

	At 155°F it takes only one second for a child to get a third degree burn. Facts About Burns and Burn Prevention At 155°F it takes only one second for a child to get a third degree burn. A fresh cup of coffee is served at 180°F or higher. Children’s skin is thinner than adults and therefore burns more easily. Scalds are the leading cause of burn injury for children. 60 -75% of burns to children occur before the age of five. More than 80% of burns to children are preventable. Fire deaths of young children are primarily caused by children playing with fire (i.e. lighters and matches). In the U.S., 250,000 children, aged 0-17, are burned seriously enough each year to require medical attention. 15,000 are hospitalized with burn injuries 1,100 die from fire and burn injuries 200,000 are burned by contact with hot substances and objects. Common Scald/Contact Burn Injuries Include Hot food or beverage spills on child/toddler. Hot water from the tap. A child turns on hot water faucet or an inexperienced caretaker fails to test hot water temperature. Clothing irons. A young child touches or falls against hot iron. A child touches oven/fire place doors or heating element. Hair curling iron. A child grasps the hot hair curler. BBQ/Fire pit. A child touches a hot BBQ, falls against the BBQ or into a fire pit. Burn Prevention Tips Keep hot liquids and foods away from children. Do not leave children unattended in the bathroom or kitchen. Set water heater to 120°F.

[jlm513]

I'm sorry to hear about your son. I hope he is ok and that he heals well. 

[6girlsforme]

So sorry to read about your son... I hope he is better soon.

[aunt_shel]

 I hope your son feels better real soon.