Mum shares devastating photo of toddler son after he’s badly burnt by boiling water in warning to other parents
A MUM has shared a devastating photo of her toddler after he was badly burnt by boiling water.
She is now urgently warning other parents to be clued up on what to do if they end up in the same terrifying situation.
The mum shared the photos of her toddler’s horror burns, while breaking down what happened step-by-step.
The heartbreaking photos show the tot’s skin peeling off his chest and side, as well as his thigh, too.
She said had she not known to get her baby undressed and into a cool shower as soon as possible, the outcome could have been totally different.
The parent, who wrote in to baby first aid course site Tiny Hearts Education, relived the moment her tot pulled a jug of boiling water onto himself.
She said her quick thinking meant her boy has been left with mostly superficial burns, with very little permanent damage.
The youngster had to be sedated and rushed to hospital, but his burns have amazingly almost completely healed now.
Shared in an Instagram post, the mum said: “You never think it’s going to happen to you.
“My almost two-year-old son managed to pull a jug of boiled water onto his torso.
“A terrible accident that could have been avoided.
“I lunged the second I realised what was happening and reached him as the water hit his skin and had him completely stripped – including his nappy – and in a cold shower within 10 seconds.
“I held him there for the recommended 20 minutes while my husband called emergency services.
“The ambos arrived after 15 minutes, had to sedate him with a green whistle and take him to the emergency room for treatment. They were amazing.
“We had a review yesterday and his burns are deemed mostly superficial and it’s unlikely there will be any permanent damage.
“It could have been much worse. Everyone involve in his care has highlighted how important those first minutes are after a burn.
“I am so grateful I knew what to do.”
Along with the story, the mum shared photos of her son’s burns and each stage of their healing progress.
To her delight her son’s scarring was minimal, his skin tone was just a little more pale.
What to do if you're in a similar sitation
The National Childbirth Trust says you should think cool, cover and call if your child gets burnt.
- Cool the burn or scald under cold running water for at least 20 minutes and remove all clothing (including nappies) and jewellery (unless it is melted and firmly stuck to the wound).
- Cover with something clean and non-fluffy. You could use loosely applied cling film or a clean plastic bag, for example (but never over the face).
- Call 999 or seek medical advice.