Burns are a common accidental injury in children and can be classified into three degrees depending on the severity. First-degree burns are the least severe and are characterized by redness of the skin or slight redness and swelling. Second-degree burns cause blisters and more severe redness and swelling. Third-degree burns look white or charred and can cause severe damage, not only to the epidermis but also to the dermis. Children can suffer burns from many causes, such as sunburn, burns from hot water or other boiling liquids, as well as fire burns, electric shocks, and chemical burns. All of these conditions can cause permanent damage or leave scars on the skin. The first emergency treatment after a child’s burns is very important for moms and dads to keep in mind. Emergency treatment 1. Immerse the injured part in cold water as soon as possible. Immediately after the injury, rinse the injured area with cold water for as long as possible, which can help take away the heat from the injured area, reduce the temperature, and can help relieve pain. It is not recommended to apply ice to the wound, as this may interfere with healing. Do not rub the injured area, which can cause blisters or breakage. 2. If the injured area is covered with clothing, immediately soak the clothing wrapped around the burned area in cold water and then carefully untie the clothing. If the clothing is attached to the skin, use scissors to cut it off as much as possible. 3.If there is no liquid oozing from the burn site, you can cover it with sterile gauze or a clean soft cloth after rinsing with cold water. 4.If there is fluid oozing from the burn, cover it gently with sterile gauze and then seek medical attention as soon as possible so that the doctor can take the next step. If you don’t have sterile gauze on hand, use a clean soft cloth instead. 5, do not rub butter, grease or other kinds of powder on the injured part. These folk remedies are actually likely to lead to further aggravation of the injury. Consult a doctor promptly For anything more serious than a superficial burn, or if redness, swelling and pain persist for more than a few hours, a doctor should be consulted promptly. All electrical burns and burns to the hands, mouth, and genital area must be treated medically immediately. Chemicals that cause burns may also be absorbed into the skin and cause a number of other symptoms, so call an emergency number or consult a pediatrician after rinsing off the chemicals. Avoiding burns daily must be well protected The following conditions may require hospitalization: 1. Burns of third degree. 2.Burns covering 10% or more of the body. 3.Burns on the face, hands, feet, genitals or joint parts. 4.The child is too young or crying, etc., there are difficulties in home treatment. If parents deal with burns at home, they must pay close attention to whether the red and swollen parts are spreading, and whether the lesions produce strange smells or secretions, which may be signs of infection and need to seek further treatment from a doctor.