Scald Safety
Protecting Children from Scalds:
Kitchen and Dining Areas
§Household modifications
§Mark and explain
a “kid-free zone”
§Put away tablecloths
§Use spill-resistant
“travel mugs”  
       While nothing can take the place of close supervision, certain household modifications can have a long-acting impact on scald injury risk to young children.
Draw the boundary of a “kid-free” zone on the floor or mark it with tape. At a very young age, children can understand “NO” when it refers to entering that zone.
Put away your tablecloths while children are little. Use placemats with a non-slip surface instead.
Use spill-resistant “travel mugs” as hot beverage containers. They have tight lids that can only be opened by pushing a lever.
(Bridge)  Here are some same-day steps you can take before small children are in the immediate area.