Teaching Tiny Tots What's Hot !
By: Jamie Castner
Basics
- Pull your hand away from something hot and say "hot!". Then let your child feel something that's very warm (not hot) like the outside of a coffee mug. This method can teach your child to stay away from heat sources.
- To keep your child safe, make sure you put child-safety covers on all electrical outlets.
- Check electronic toys frequently for signs of wear & tear ; any object that sparks, feels hot, or smells unusual must be repaired.
- Keep dangerous things out of your child's reach, such as matches, lighters, chemicals, and lit candles.
In The Kitchen/Dining Room
- Keep dangerous things out of your child's reach, such as matches, lighters, chemicals, and lit candles.
- Don't let a child use a walker in the kitchen.
- Don't drink hot beverages or soup with a child on your lap, or carry hot liquids or dishes around children.
- Don't hold a baby or small child while cooking.
- Don't warm baby bottles in microwave. The liquid might heat unevenly, resulting in pockets of breast milk or formula that can scald a baby's mouth.
- Avoid using tablecloths or large place mats. A small child can pull on them and spill a hot drink or plate of food.