Stove Top Shields for Child Safety
When you tackle the job of childproofing your home, don't forget the kitchen, which is full of hazards for young ones. Install locks on cabinets and drawers, and then move on to another danger: the stove.
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Identification
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Stove-top shields attach to any stove to protect children from scalds and burns. They are made of a heat-resistant plastic and provide about a 6-inch-high barrier that keeps small hands away.
Benefits
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When the stove is equipped with a shield, children cannot put their hands on the burners or hot pans. They also are unable to grab a pot's handle, pulling the pot and its hot contents down on themselves.
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Features
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Stove-top shields are adjustable to fit the width of your stove. Some can be easily removed when not in use and reinstalled when needed, a good feature for grandparents and other occasional caregivers.
Significance
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Scalding is the most common burn injury among young children, according to Safe Kids USA. In a majority of these cases, children ages 6 months to 2 years are burned by hot foods or liquids in the kitchen.
Prevention
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Safe Kids USA offers these additional tips: Keep hot foods and liquids away from the edges of tables and counters. Don't carry a child and hot foods at the same time. When using a coffeemaker, slow cooker or other appliance that contains hot foods, keep its cord out of reach.
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