Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from the Children's Burns and Plastics Unit 🎄🤶🎅 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 24 – New toys usually require batteries, but always remember to keep batteries out of reach 🔋⚪ #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 23 – Sparklers should never be given to children under the age of 5, always wear gloves, and hold sparklers at arm's length while being lit 🎇 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 22 – Never leave your iron unattended or on the floor, always unplug and move the cable up when not in use, and keep out of reach 👔👖 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 21 – Never overload plug sockets, always check Christmas lights are intact and switch them off and unplug them before you go to bed 🔌 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 20 – Keep young children out of the kitchen, and never let children sit on countertops when cooking 🍲🥧🍽️ #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 19 – Keep hair straighteners out of reach as they can reach temperatures of 200 degrees, and after use store them in a safe place and if possible in a heat-resistant pouch 👱‍♀️👩 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 18 – Always remember to test your fire alarms at least once a month 🚨 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 17 – Fireworks can be very pretty, but also dangerous, so never let children play with fireworks, and go watch them at public displays 🎆🎇 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 16 – Wrapping paper can catch fire easily, so when wrapping or unwrapping presents always stay away from fireplaces, and never throw wrapping paper into the fireplace or log burner 🎁 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 15 – When cleaning for friends and family to visit over the festive period, always keep medicines and cleaning products out of reach and locked away, and in their original packaging 🧴💊#SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 14 – Radiators can get very hot and cause deep contact burns so always use a radiator guard to protect children’s hands and feet 👐#SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 13 – Never leave little ones unattended near log burners, even with a fire guard 🔥 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 12 – When cooking on the hob, use the rings at the back of the cooker and turn saucepan handles inwards so young children can't grab them 🍳 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 11 – If you have a real Christmas tree, remember to water it to prevent it becoming a fire hazard and not to place it too close to a heat source 🌲💧#SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 10 – Hot drinks can stay hot enough to cause a scald, even after 15 minutes, so always remember to keep hot drinks out of reach 🫖☕🍵#SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 9 – When running a bath always run the cold water first and then add hot water, test the bath water before putting your child in, and never leave your child unattended in the bathroom 🛁 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 8 – Hoovers can cause serious friction burns if little hands get caught in them, so always keep children and pets out of the room when you are vacuuming 👐 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 6 – Always remember if your clothes catch fire to “Stop, drop, cover your face, and roll” 👕👖🧥 #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens

Nottingham Children's Burns Advent Day 5 – If you or your little one has a cold, do not use a bowl of hot water for steam inhalation. Consult a pharmacist 👩‍⚕️ #SantaSaysStaySafe @nottmhospitals @nottmchildrens