If your baby suffers a burn, you should avoid making any mistakes before they receive proper medical assistance. We hope you never have to use it, but just in case, we designed an action plan for you.
- Place the burned area under cool, running water immediately and leave it there until further action can be taken. This will help the affected area to cool down and to help relieve the pain.
- If any clothing catches on fire, pour water directly over it before trying to remove it. If it is stuck too firmly to the skin, do not pull it off. Just cut off as much of the fabric as possible around the lesion.
- If the burn is not oozing, cover it with sterile gauze or a dry, clean cloth.
- If the wound is oozing, lightly cover it with sterile gauze and seek emergency medical attention immediately. If you have no gauze available, use a clean towel or sheet [1].
What you should never do in case of a burn:
- Do not apply ice, as it can slow down healing;
- Do not puncture blisters yourself;
- Do not apply butter, oil, vinegar, egg whites, mustard, toothpaste, household remedies, or any other product to the burn, as they can make the situation worse;
- Do not apply medication that is not prescribed by a doctor;
- Do not place the child in cool water for too long, as it could cause hypothermia [1, 2].
