Burns from hot things

Life Skills · First aid for kids · ages 6-11

Name ______________________ Date ____________

What should you put on a small burn?
- Cool running water
- Butter
- Toothpaste
You should always tell a grown-up about a burn.
Circle one: True False
Ice is a great thing to put on a burn.
Circle one: True False
How long should you cool a burn with running water?
- For a long time
- Just one second
- Not at all
Which of these should you never put on a burn?
- Butter or cream
- Cool water
- A grown-up's help
A burn that blisters or is big needs a grown-up and maybe a doctor.
Circle one: True False
You touched a hot pan and it hurts. What is the best plan?
- Tell a grown-up and cool it under running water
- Rub butter on it
- Hide it and keep playing

Answer key

For grown-ups. Fold this page away before handing over the rest.

Cool running water · Cool running water is the safe choice. Never use butter or creams.
True · Burns can be serious, so a grown-up always needs to help.
False · Ice can hurt burned skin. Use cool, gentle running water instead.
For a long time · Cool the burn with running water for a long time while a grown-up helps.
Butter or cream · Butter, oil, and creams can make a burn worse. Use cool water instead.
True · Bigger burns need a grown-up, who may take you to a doctor.
Tell a grown-up and cool it under running water · Tell a grown-up right away and cool the burn with running water.