Health Tip: Protect Against Hot Water Burns

(HealthDay News) — Hot water burns are a danger to adults and children alike, but you can take steps to protect the family at home.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests:

Before a child gets into the bath, always test the water. Don’t allow a child to touch bathtub faucets.
Adjust your hot water heater thermostat to a maximum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotter temperatures can lead to burns.
Use the oven’s back burners, and turn pot handles toward the sides of the stove, to prevent little hands from grabbing them.
Avoid hot steam vaporizers, opting for cool mist instead. If you do use a hot steam vaporizer, make sure it is well out of a child’s reach.