They may panic and hide in closets or under beds. Young children also need special help to escape. Some children are needlessly burned because they believe clothes protect them from flames. For children ages 3 to 8, curiosity about matches and lighters is normal. Unfortunately, more than one-third of the burns to these children are the result of playing with matches.
Toddlers are at greatest risk of scalds as they begin to walk, climb, and reach.
Children under 5 are the most frequent victims of poisonings. Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Drinking mouthwash can cause a young child to fall into an alcohol coma. Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in young children, especially those under the age of 3. Get involved and learn how to keep safe and perform community outreach.