Turn the hot water down to 120 degrees. Anti-scald devices are available for sinks and tubs. Opening prepackaged microwave foods can result in serious steam burns. Teach children to read labels and follow instructions for opening the package away from themselves. Show them that cool outside doesn't always mean cool inside.
Children die from being trapped under garage doors with automatic openers.
Brain damage and other serious injuries have occurred. Make sure the opener has a reversing mechanism. Test it monthly by placing an unbreakable object in the door's path. It should reverse after striking the object. If not, repair it or replace the opener.