A Sir Abertawe South Wales Scald Prevention Campaign Sponsored by City and County of Swansea Swalec and Morriston Hospital NHS Trust. Every ninety seconds someone is burned or scalded in the U.K. and children under the age of five are most at risk. A scald is caused by hot liquids and is as serious as a burn.
Most scalds occur when a child is left unsupervised.
Children can fall or climb into baths of hot water or pull kettles, saucepans or mugs of hot liquids over themselves. The sensitive skin of a child will burn more easily than an adult's - what seems warm to an adult could be very hot to a small child. Never leave a child alone in the bathroom - even for a short time. If the telephone or doorbell interrupts you, take your child with you or just ignore it. Use non-slip mats or strips to prevent children slipping in the bath.