A toddler was left horrified after a trendy kitchen feature left him with horrific blistering burns, leaving a mum horrified.
Roman Woolhouse burned the soles of his feet on his kitchen floor after the sunny weather caused “trendy” slate tiles to burn, leaving him screaming in pain.
On June 26, the toddler was being changed at his grandmother's house when he twisted his body and ran into the kitchen. Race To the garden.
But the patio doors were closed, so the “wriggling” 16-month-old was unable to get out and was left standing on the sun-drenched floor for several seconds.
Romaine then let out an ear-piercing scream, and his grandmother rushed into the kitchen and picked him up.
The grandmother was initially worried, thinking that her son had stepped on something, but when she examined his right foot she discovered large blisters on the bottom of his foot and on one of his toes.
She washed the burns with cold water, then rushed Roman to hospital and called his mother, Melanie Kay, 39, to tell him what had happened.
Now, Melanie has heard there has been a surge in such injuries as more people are opting for trendy ceramic and shiny flooring, and is urging people to be aware of this “strange” danger.
“Instant” Blisters
Melanie, from Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, said: “My mother-in-law has been looking after him for the day and it’s absolutely devastating.
“I never even thought about indoor floor tiles. It was so strange and unpredictable.”
“She knew the outdoor floors were very hot so he was playing in the garden with his shoes and socks on.
“She then brought her son inside and changed his diaper in the living room.
“He wriggled away from her and ran down the hallway barefoot into the kitchen.
“There was a small spot in the kitchen where the sun was shining on the black tiles and as soon as he got to that extremely hot spot he started screaming.
“It was very, very hot. Children and animals don't have the reflex to jump. In the sun the floor can get up to 80 degrees Celsius.”
“She picked him up right away and the blisters came up quickly. They were two-inch by two-inch blisters and he had blisters on his toes.”
Increase in “strange” accidents
Roman was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, where he was examined by doctors.
There, the toddler had his blisters popped, scraped, and bandaged, and he was dragging his right leg. Next Several days.
“The blister burst and they had to scrape it off, which was difficult because it was in a bad spot,” said mum-of-one Melanie.
You probably don't think something like this would happen because you think you're safe in your own home.
Melanie Kaye
“Then they put a small pad with antiseptic on it and bandaged it.
“Staff say this is on the rise as more people are opting for slate and glossy flooring as a trendy kitchen flooring material.”
“[They also mentioned] Bi-fold door [and that] A similar phenomenon occurs frequently in adults too, as sunlight pours into the room when the door is opened.
“They were really understanding people.”
“False sense of security”
Melanie, who is now engaged to 28-year-old construction site manager Nathan Woolhouse, is urging parents to be aware of the potential dangers.
“It's shocking, I don't feel safe in my own home so I can't imagine something like this happening,” Melanie said.
What to do if your child gets burned
If your child has a burn or scald, try to cool the burn as quickly as possible before seeking medical attention.
Burns can be caused by dry heat, such as contact with a fire or a hot iron, or exposure to sunlight.
Burns can be caused by contact with moist heat, such as steam or hot tea.
Here's what you need to do:
- Stopping the burning process Remove children from the area as quickly as possible, put out the fire with water or a blanket, etc. Do not put yourself at risk of burns.
- Remove clothing and jewelry Do not remove anything near the burned skin, including your baby's diaper. Do not try to remove anything that is on the burned skin as this may cause further damage.
- Cool the burn with cold or warm water. Cool the injury as soon as possible for 20 minutes. Never use ice, ice water, cream, butter or any other oily substance.
- Keep yourself or someone else warm. Use layers of blankets and clothing, but do not place them on the injured area. Staying warm will help prevent hypothermia, where body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be dangerous when cooling extensive burns, especially in young children and the elderly.
- Cover the burn with plastic wrap. Place the plastic wrap over the burn, rather than wrapping it around the limb, as the area needs space to swell. For burns on the hands, you can use a clean, clear plastic bag.
- To treat the pain of a burn Paracetamol or IbuprofenAlways check the manufacturer's instructions when using over-the-counter medications. Do not give aspirin to children under 16 years of age.
- If possible, elevate the affected area. This will help reduce swelling.
Once you have followed the steps above, the burn will be evaluated to determine if further treatment is needed.
Go to the emergency room if:
- Burns larger than the size of the affected hand
- Deep burns of any size that whiten or char the skin
- Burns on the face, neck, hands, feet, joints, or genitals
- All chemical and electrical burns
- Other injuries requiring medical treatment
- Signs of shock – Symptoms include chills, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, weakness and dizziness.
If your child is under 10 years old, take them to the hospital.
Source: NHS
“A lot of other people were pretty shocked by it too, saying they'd never thought they'd have something so dangerous in their house. It's really creepy, right?”
“My message to parents is to be mindful of dangers both indoors and outdoors in hot weather. procedure It's like putting curtains or blinds over your windows.”
