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Ten Tips To Keep Your Family Safe From Burns This Spring And Summer

  • Writer: Mara Madsen
    Mara Madsen
  • Apr 18, 2022
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 1

Warm weather often brings thoughts of beach days, lake getaways, camping trips, hikes, poolside fun, and backyard barbecues. While enjoying the sunshine, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Here are ten essential tips to help protect your family from burns and fire-related injuries this spring and summer.


  1. Avoid wearing long sleeves while cooking on the grill.

  2. Keep matches, lighters, and lighter fluid out of children’s reach.

  3. Use long-handled barbecue tools to reduce the risk of burns.

  4. Never leave a lit grill unattended.

  5. Create a three-foot, kid-free safety zone around grills, fire pits, and campfires.

  6. Skip at-home fireworks. Attend a public display and leave it to the professionals. Remember, even sparklers can cause serious burns!

  7. Closely supervise children when toasting foods like marshmallows. A flaming marshmallow can ignite clothing or hair.

  8. Always check playground equipment before children play. If it feels hot to your hand, it’s likely too hot for your child’s skin.

  9. Encourage children to wear shoes at the playground to prevent burns from hot surfaces.

  10. Apply sunscreen before outdoor play and reapply regularly to protect against sunburn.


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15 Comments


Christine Barber
Christine Barber
a day ago

Use heat-resistant gloves and keep flammable items (like Among Us towels) away from flames

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sughra noor
sughra noor
2 days ago

Really enjoyed reading this post — the way you explained teen burn safety with practical, everyday examples was very clear and helpful. The tips about role-modeling safe behaviors really stood out to me. I recently came across a similar discussion on a https://www.goprogaragedoorrepair.com/ review blog, and it offered some interesting insights on safety practices in everyday environments as well. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful guide!

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sughra noor
sughra noor
2 days ago

Really enjoyed reading this post — your safety tips are practical and clearly explained, especially the reminder to always check playground equipment before kids play. It’s such an easy detail to overlook, yet so important. I recently came across a similar discussion on a https://www.gourmetgiftbasketstore.com/ review blog, which also emphasized how small precautions can make a big difference for families. Thank you for raising awareness — very helpful!

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