Every day children are taken to emergency rooms because of hot-water burns. In fact, burns are the leading cause of death in children under age 5. The most painful burn is the one you could have prevented.

In the Bathroom
Always stay with your child

• Do not answer the phone or door while your child is in the tub. 
• If you must leave the bathroom, take your child with you.
• Some kids can turn the hot water on by themselves. It only takes seconds for small kids to drown or burn themselves.
• Be extra careful with single-lever faucets. They are easy to manipulate and can go quickly from warm to scalding hot.
• Place a child in the tub facing away from the faucet.

Check water temperature with your hand

• Children have sensitive skin.
• It can burn easier than adult’s skin
• That’s why you should always check the water.
• Put your hand all the way in the water.
• Spread your fingers. Move your hand back and forth throughout the length of tub to check for hot
  spots. Then put your child in the tub.

Do you know how to fill a bath tub?

• First turn on the cold water.
• Then add hot water.
• When the tub is almost filled, turn off the hot water.
• Then turn off the cold water.
• Remember—don’t put your child in the bath tub while the water is running!

In the Kitchen
Always take the following precautions:

• Never leave a child unattended. 
• Keep pot handles turned toward the back of the stove.
• Keep all hot liquids at a safe distance, away from the edge of the counter.
• Never drink a hot liquid, like coffee or tea, while holding a child.
• Test all heated food or beverages before giving them to a child, especially items heated in microwaves. A microwave can heat
  unevenly.
• Remove or do not use tablecloths when toddlers are present.
• Purchase appliances with short power cords and ensure that cords do not dangle.
• Avoid the use of area rugs in the kitchen to prevent slipping
• Protect infants and toddlers by placing them in a high-sided playpen when cook¬ing or drinking hot liquids.
• Be aware that recently used ovens and stoves may still be hot.

How hot is your water?
The water from your faucet should be no hotter than 120°F. If it’s too hot, turn it down.

• Turn down your water heater setting yourself.
• Ask your plumber to turn down your water heater setting.
• Call your landlord and inquire about the water temperature.