However, their ability to understand the consequences of their actions is not developed. Burns are a serious concern for children of this age. Keep young children away from appliances such as irons, curling irons, blowdryers, heaters, and toasters to prevent burns. Turn handles on pots and pans away from the front of the stove so that young children cannot reach them and pull them over. Whenever possible, use the back burner on the stove.
Many children find themselves in serious trouble by climbing on things.
An anti-tip device installed on the stove will prevent it from toppling when a child climbs on it. Children have been killed when crushed by kitchen stoves. Other furnishings, such as bookshelves, Grandfather clocks, a chest of drawers, or a china cabinet, can be secured to the wall to prevent them from toppling on a child. Toy chests should have a safety latch to prevent the lid from falling on a child. Falling lids can kill or seriously injure children.