If a baby chokes, hold him up-side down and part pat between the shoulder blades to dislodge the foreign body from the windpipe.

If the object doesn’t come out, seek medical aid immediately. But Burns need urgent treatment to minimise risks of infection.

Burns involving only damage of the skin can be treated at home by removing the child from source of fire and cool the affected area immediately under cold running water for about 10-20 minutes. This stops heat from damaging the child’s skin further.

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