Nothing can spoil the fun of preparing your favorite recipe like burning yourself or a child in the process.
The U.S. Home Safety Council suggests these kitchen safety precautions while cooking:
- Roll up shirtsleeves or wear a short-sleeved shirt.
- Wear long oven mitts that extend up the arm.
- Cook on back burners, with pot handles turned to the rear of the stove.
- Teach children to stay away from the stove, and use a mark (such as a piece of tape on the floor) that they can't cross.
- Don't let young children use the stove or microwave without supervision; make sure older children know how to use these appliances safely.
- Keep matches, lighters and candles where young children can't reach them.
Health Tip: Apply Sunscreen Properly
Sunscreen helps protect your skin from sunburn and damage, but it must be applied properly.
The Skin Cancer Foundation offers these guidelines:
- Choose a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15.
- Apply sunscreen to children's skin, as long as they are at least 6 months old. Children younger than 6 months should not be exposed to the sun.
- Make sure you choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays,
- Use about 1 ounce of sunscreen for good coverage.
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours.
- Reapply sunscreen after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
- Be aware of how much time you spend in the sun. Your skin doesn't have to turn red to be damaged by the sun's rays.
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