Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe From Fire and Heat

It’s important to teach children from a young age the danger of fire. By setting clear and concise fire-safety rules, you will decrease the likelihood of dangerous burns.

TheU.S. Fire Administration offers these suggestions:

Keep children at least three feet away from anything hot, such as candles,space heaters and stovetops.
Keep smoking materials locked up in an out-of-reach place, Never leave cigarette lighters or matches where children can reach them.
Never play with lighters or matches when you are with children.

Source: HealthDay