Talking It Over

A Discussion with Caregivers

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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

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Be AwareSerious injuries can happen in seconds!

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Be AwareMost of these injuries happen before a

child’s second birthday

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Be AwareThe glass of a gas fireplace is hot

enough to burn your child instantly!

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Be AwareHot tap water that is greater than 49°C (120°F) will burn a child in less than 1

second!

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Be AwareHot liquids like tea and coffee cause the

majority of burn injuries to young children.

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Be AwareCaregivers need education about the

burn hazards in your home.

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Be CloseNo more than an arms reach away when

your child is near a burn hazard.

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Be CloseNever leave your child unsupervised –

not even for a moment!

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Burn Proof your HomeAlways use a mug with a lid when little

people are around

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Burn Proof Your HomeSecure a guard around your fire place

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Burn Proof your HomeReduce your hot water temperature

to 49°C (120°F)

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First Aid for a Burn Injury

• Remove any hot orwet clothing

• Cool the burn immediately

• Never use butter,oil, cream or ice.

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90% of Childhood Burn Injuries are Preventable!

“Too Hot For Tots” © 2010 program developed by Frances MacDougall and BC Children’s Hospital