Summer Kitchen Safety for Kids

In this ParentingU ExtraCredit episode, Our Lady of Lourdes Burn Center physician assistant Rachel Stutes shares her insights on summer safety, especially for kids. She emphasizes the importance of taking precautions to prevent burns and injuries in the kitchen.  

Key takeaways: 

• Maintain a kid-free zone of at least three feet around anything hot, whether in the kitchen or while grilling. 

• Place hot liquids away from the edge of counters to prevent young children from grabbing and reaching. 

• When cooking, make sure all pot handles face backward to prevent spills.