Burns

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Hot water, coffee, soup, irons and stoves cause many burns in babies. Cool the burn with water as soon as possible.

What to do

1. Move the baby away from the heat.
2. Remove clothing and jewelry from the area, except anything stuck to the skin.
3. Hold the burn under cool (not ice-cold) running tap water for 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Keep the rest of the body covered so the baby doesn't get cold.
5. Cover loosely with clean gauze or a lint-free cloth.
6. Ask the pediatrician or pharmacist what to give for pain.

What not to do

• Don't use ice, butter, oil, toothpaste, egg or ointments.
• Don't pop blisters.
• Don't pull off clothing stuck to the skin.