February 5, 2016
The kitchen is a wonderful time with your kids - preparing and cooking meals together can be fun! But scalds and burns caused by outlets, stoves, and ovens can happen in an instant, so the kitchen is also one of the most important places to "Be Burn Aware". During Burn Awareness Week (February 7-13), please review and share these tips on electrical, scald, and fire safety to help keep kids burn-free. - Place covers on all electrical outlets. - Unplug all electrical devices within a child's reach. - Come indoors and stay there during an electrical storm. - Lower…
February 4, 2016
Burn Awareness Week is Feb. 7–13, 2016. Shriners Hospitals for Children will use the week to kick off a year-long campaign focused on teaching adults and children to “Be Burn Aware,” especially at home. Order free materials to help teach kids about burn prevention, including age-appropriate activity books and fact sheets:
