As children grow up, it is important to teach them what can burn them, how to avoid burn hazards and what to do in the event of a burn injury. Burns now claim more preschoolers' lives than cancer or any infectious disease.
Burns are the second leading cause of accidental death and injury in children.
In the home, the most common burn children face is not fire, but hot liquids. Playing with matches is the leading cause of fires involving small children. Plugs and damaged electrical cords placed in the mouth can cause serious and disfiguring burns. Small children should be kept away from all cords and plugs even though the lamp is off. Remember , there is still the possibility of a burn injury.