17/02/2026
🥞 Visits to the NHS website’s advice on burns and scalds nearly DOUBLES on Pancake Day 😱
🥳 Making pancakes with your little ones can be super fun, but should also come with a warning about burns and scalds. It’s so easy for you or your child to brush against a hot pan or griddle, or to put tiny hands on a hot pan handle.
🚰 If the worst happens and your child does get a burn, run the burn under cool or lukewarm running water for at least 20-minutes, remove any clothing or jewellery near the burn and call 111 or 999 if necessary.
⛑️ After running under cool, running water, cover with cling-film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth.
💚 You can check out more advice on burns in our Stories today.
😋 Stay safe and enjoy those pancakes!