Frequently asked questions about burns.
It’s not recommended to freeze a hot water bottle because it can cause the rubber to degrade, making it unsafe to use as normal. If you’re going to freeze your hot water bottle, please don't use it with hot water later. It could break and cause serious burns.Â
If your child is burned it’s important that you administer first aid as quickly as possible. Getting the burn under cool or lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes can mean the difference between lifelong scarring and a child who heals well. The key steps for burns first aid are: Remove clothing, nappies and jewellery Cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with cool (not cold) running water Cover the cooled burn with loose cling film, a plastic bag or a clean non-fluffy cloth. Don’t cover the face Put nothing else on the burn as this will stop it healing Give painkillers Get medical advice for a burn bigger than a [...]
Only use cool or lukewarm water on a burn. Don’t put toothpaste, turmeric, ice or any other substance on a burn, these will make the burn and scarring worse, not better. The key steps for burns first aid are: Remove clothing, nappies and jewellery Cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with cool or lukewarm (not cold) running water Cover the cooled burn with loose cling film, a plastic bag or a clean non-fluffy cloth. Don’t cover the face Put nothing else on the burn as this will stop it healing Give painkillers Get medical advice for a burn bigger than a 50p coin. Remember to cool the burn not the [...]
Cool or lukewarm water is the best first aid for burns. It can still work up to 3 hours after the burn happens. The key steps for burns first aid are: Remove clothing, nappies and jewellery Cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with cool or lukewarm (not cold) running water Cover the cooled burn with loose cling film, a plastic bag or a clean non-fluffy cloth. Don’t cover the face Put nothing else on the burn as this will stop it healing Give painkillers Get medical advice for a burn bigger than a 50p coin. Remember to cool the burn not the person. Keep the rest of your child warm [...]
Old hot water bottles can break and cause serious burns. So, it is advised to follow the manufacturer's instructions and regularly check for signs of wear and tear.
