My child has burnt themselves – do I need to worry?

• If you have concerns that they are not breathing or are struggling to breathe you need to call an ambulance

• If you are worried that the burn has covered a large area of skin, goes all the way around a body part or they have other injuries you need to get them seen urgently

My child has scalded themselves – what can I do straight away?

• Run the area of skin that has been burnt under a cool running water tap for 20 minutes

• Apply cling film to the burn if you have it

• Give them paracetamol (Calpol) if you have it

• DO NOT rub butter or other substances into the burn

My child has a burn from a chemical substance – what can I do right now?

• • Make sure you don’t get burnt too

  • Remove any clothing with the substance on it/ remove any further exposure to the substance

  • Run the affected area under cool water for 20 minutes