The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays and kids love to be involved in the preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially when there is a lot of activity and people in the home.
· Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an
eye on the food.
· Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
· Make sure kids stay away from hot foods and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
· Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys or bags.
· Keep knives out of the reach of children.
· Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
· Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.
· Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
By: Brenda Langdon
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