talking it over a discussion with caregivers part of the “too hot for tots” © 2010 program...
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Talking It Over
A Discussion with Caregivers
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
The 3 B’s
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BECLOSE
BURNPROOF
The 3B’s ofBurn
Prevention
BE AWARE
Simple steps to keep your child safe
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareSerious injuries can happen in seconds!
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareMost of these injuries happen before a
child’s second birthday
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareThe glass of a gas fireplace is hot
enough to burn your child instantly!
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareHot tap water that is greater than 49°C (120°F) will burn a child in less than 1
second!
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareHot liquids like tea and coffee cause the
majority of burn injuries to young children.
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be AwareCaregivers need education about the
burn hazards in your home.
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be CloseNo more than an arms reach away when
your child is near a burn hazard.
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Be CloseNever leave your child unsupervised –
not even for a moment!
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Burn Proof your HomeAlways use a mug with a lid when little
people are around
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Burn Proof Your HomeSecure a guard around your fire place
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
Burn Proof your HomeReduce your hot water temperature
to 49°C (120°F)
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
First Aid for a Burn Injury
• Remove any hot orwet clothing
• Cool the burn immediately
• Never use butter,oil, cream or ice.
Part of the “Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital
90% of Childhood Burn Injuries are Preventable!
“Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital