Project Peach
Kingussie Pharmacy Logo
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By clicking 'I Understand and Accept', you consent to our use of cookies.
I understand and accept
No, I don't want to use cookies
My Account
Control Panel
An example toast message
Do Something
Login
en
en
Kingussie Pharmacy LogoKingussie Pharmacy Logo
Menu
en
en
Change Language
Login
My Account
Control Panel
Pharmacy Services
Our Pharmacy
Health & Advice
Order
Book
Log Out
Login
Login
en
en
Do Something
Login
en
en
Kingussie Pharmacy LogoKingussie Pharmacy Logo
Menu
en
en
Change Language
Login
My Account
Control Panel
Pharmacy Services
Our Pharmacy
Health & Advice
Order
Book
Log Out
Login
Login
en
en
Prevention

Many severe burns and scalds affect babies and young children. The following advice can help reduce the likelihood of your child having a serious accident.

In the kitchen
  • it's best to keep your toddler out of the kitchen, well away from kettles, saucepans and hot oven doors – you could put a safety gate across the doorway to stop them getting in
  • use a kettle with a short or curly cord to stop it hanging over the edge of the work surface, where it could be grabbed
  • when cooking, use the rings at the back of the cooker and turn saucepan handles towards the back so your child can't grab them
In the bathroom
  • never leave a child alone in the bath, even for a moment
  • fit a thermostatic mixing valve to your bath's hot tap to control the temperature
  • put cold water into the bath first, then add the hot water – use your elbow to test the temperature of the water before you put your baby or toddler in the bath
Throughout the home
  • put your iron, hair straighteners or curling tongs out of reach while they cool down after you have finished using them
  • fit fireguards to all fires and heaters
  • keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of young children's sight and reach
Hot drinks
  • keep hot drinks well away from young children – a hot drink can still scald 15 minutes after it was made
  • put hot drinks down before you hold your baby
  • after warming a bottle of milk, shake the bottle well and test the temperature of the milk by placing a few drops on the inside of your wrist before feeding – it should feel lukewarm, not hot
  • do not let your child drink a hot drink through a straw
Preventing sunburn
  • encourage your child to play in the shade (under trees, for example) especially between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its strongest
  • keep babies under the age of 6 months out of direct sunlight, especially around midday
  • cover your child up in loose, baggy cotton clothes, such as an oversized T-shirt with sleeves
  • get your child to wear a floppy hat with a wide brim that shades their face and neck
  • cover exposed parts of your child's skin with sunscreen, even on cloudy or overcast days – most sunscreens designed for children have a sun protection factor (SPF) of between 30 and 50 and are effective against UVA and UVB
  • reapply sunscreen often throughout the day – even water-resistant sunscreens should be reapplied after you come out of the water
Last Reviewed
01 July 2022
NHS websiteNHS website
Kingussie Pharmacy Logo
We are proud to serve our community with top-notch pharmaceutical services and personalised care. Your health and well-being are our top priorities.
Premises GPhC No: 1042161
Superintendent Pharmacist: Sanjay Majhu (GPhC No. 2052397)
Menu
About Us
Pharmacy First Scotland
Pharmacy Services
Order Prescriptions
Travel Clinic
Health A-Z
Healthy Living Zone
Download Our App
Opening Hours
Store Hours Unavailable
No store selected for opening hours
Loading Open Hours...
Kingussie Pharmacy © 2024
Website by bewell.uk
Privacy Policy
Cookies Policy
Terms & Conditions