Resource Guide for Atlanta Parents: 7 Free Resources for Childhood Burn Injury Prevention

Every day, over 300 kids are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries and two children die each day because of a burn injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To prevent their child from becoming a statistic, parents should be informed and take extra precautions to reduce their child’s risk.

Free Online Resources for Parents

To help prevent a childhood burn injury, you can make use of some of the free resources that are available from reputable online agencies and companies. Below are a few to get you started.

• FireSafety.gov: Firesafety.gov for Kids has many free resources for parents including downloadable fire safety publications and graphics. The site also has a kids’ education section, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and other online games to drive home the concepts of fire safety.
• Safe Kids Worldwide: Safe Kids Worldwide has several burn safety resources for parents and kids, including tips, videos, worksheets, and a Fire Sequence Game.
• National Fire Protection Association: The NFPA has both an excellent section for parents as well as for children. Kids will enjoy learning about Sparky the Fire Dog® and using the interactive functions on the NFPA’s fire safety site.
• Burn Foundation: The Burn Foundation offers three free downloadable burn prevention resources, including two brochures and a worksheet about scald burn prevention.
• Home Fire Drill: HomeFireDrill.org is a good resource for parents. It provides information about home fire drill planning, practicing fire emergency escape plans, and using fire alarms.
• CDC Podcast: Parents might also enjoy listening to the CDC’s short podcast, Protect the Ones You Love From Burns, freely available for streaming or download.