HealthInfo Waitaha Canterbury
Burns are common, especially in tamariki (children). You may be reading this because you or your tamaiti (child) has had a burn. The key is to learn from a burn help prevent another one as it could be even more serious next time.
Younger tamariki are mostly burned by scalds from hot liquids or objects. Their skin is very thin, and they can get serious burns very easily. Rangatahi (older children) and adults are mostly burned by flames or explosions.
No one can watch their tamaiti every second. But there are easy changes you can make around your home that could help to prevent you and your tamariki getting burned. Some changes to your habits (such as where you put down your cup of tea) might also help.
HealthInfo recommends the following videos
This short video explains the risk areas for burning at home and how to make them safe. It is suitable for the whole whānau (family) to watch.
Andrew, Chevy, Liam and their whānau share their stories about their burns, so you can learn from them and stop the same thing happening in your whānau.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
How to prevent scalds in the home.
Key facts about burns, and how to protect tamariki from them.
Tips to make your home safer.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed October 2024.
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Review key: HIBUR-30143