Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury

Most second- and third-degree burns cause scarring. Physical therapists will work with your child to prevent or reduce scarring.

Your child's burn care and emotional recovery will continue when you leave the hospital. Along with the excitement, you and your child may also feel uneasy about what will happen next.

Agitated behavior, such as crying, sleep disturbances and nightmares, and repeated episodes of sadness, are signs that your child may be having trouble coping with stress.

Here are safety tips: Periodically, check electrical plugs and cords for dirt or fraying. When cooking with hot oil, keep your child a safe distance from the stove. Teach your child to stay away from lighters and matches.

Most children with burns have pain, which can be controlled with medicine. They also usually have itching at some point during the healing process.

A child who has been burned needs additional calories and protein to help them heal and grow.

Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention

A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis).

Learn how to care for your child who has a burn caused by heat.