Child Safety #10

Child Safety Tips: Stoves

Parents have often accidentally knocked scalding hot food or boiling water down onto their children. Children have also pulled pots of hot food down on themselves. While cooking, turn all pot handles away from the stove's edge. Check your pots and pans for loose handles. (Repair or throw away) For added protection, clip a stove guard to the front of your stove. Always keep your hot beverages out of your child's reach. Put it down whenever you pick up your child. If you have a gas stove, check the pilot lights regularly to make sure they are in good working order. Never use any kind of stove to heat your home.

To Prevent Serious Fires and Burns Caused by the Stove:

1. Move your children's cereals and snacks to the cabinet farthest from the stove.
2. Keep the fire extinguisher out of reach of small children, and teach the older children how to use it properly.
3. Remove any curtains or hanging towels that could touch the burners.
4. Never wear loose clothing while cooking.
5. Regularly scrape grease and food from the burners and the broiler.
6. Never use an aerosol can near the stove.
7. Although it seems obvious, people are still starting fires by leaving potholders, towels, |food packing, and recipes on the stove.
8. Many curious children accidentally turn on the stove after grabbing onto the stove's knobs. If possible, slide the knobs off your stove and keep them in a drawer until it is time to cook.

Contact Your Local BrickKicker Operator for more information on Child Safety. 933-6553