With a new baby meeting up with other mums was my daily past time. The lovely hours sat in coffee shops comparing notes, supporting each other and enjoying a coffee and cake. Bliss. You walk past any coffee shop during the day and they are full of prams and buggies.
However, did you know that a significant proportion of burns and scalds are among children under the age of 5 where the most prevalent cause of injury is from hot liquids, such as tea and coffee spills. Accidents like these are entirely preventable. (Source: Burns Trust)
289 children a month require admission to an NHS Burns Service following injury with hot liquids. (International Burn Injury Database (iBID) 2017/18)
To avoid a Burn or a Scald make sure you follow these tips
· Ask for a cup with a lid.
· Don’t drink hot drinks whilst nursing/holding a baby or child.
· Keep hot drinks out of reach of little ones.
· Don’t leave babies and young children near hot drinks
Mini First Aid Advice for the treatment of Burns & Scalds
- Cool the burn with running cool tap water for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove any clothing and jewellery near the burn (unless it is melted or firmly stuck to the wound)
- Cover with cling film or a sterile non-fluffy dressing or cloth. Make sure the patient is kept warm.
- If necessary call for help – 999 or 111.
Following our first aid advice for a burn or scald can make an enormous difference in recovery times and the severity of scarring.
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