A 42-year-old member asked:
how do i protect my 2-month-old from fire and burns?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeanne Beymer answered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Check temperature: Never eat, drink, or carry anything hot near the baby or while you are holding the baby. Turn your water heater down to 120°f (50°c). Install smoke detectors. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen.
6290 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ivy Fisher answered
Pediatrics 44 years experience
Fire/burns exposure : try to eliminate exposures to hot devices, i.e. oven, cooktop, irons, hair dryers, etc.
No candle exposures, fireplaces or exposure to smoke in general (smoking).
234 viewsAnswered Dec 8, 2018
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