A mother was left horrified after a trendy kitchen feature left her son with agonizing burns and blisters.
Romain Woolhouse was left screaming in pain when he burned the sole of his foot on his kitchen floor after the “fashionable” slate tile was baked in the sunny weather.
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The child was changing his diaper at his grandmother’s house, on June 26, when he broke free and ran to the kitchen. race in the garden.
But the “twisted” 16-month-old couldn’t get out because the patio door was closed, so he stood on the sunny floor for a few seconds.
Romaine then let out a high-pitched scream, causing his grandmother to run into the kitchen and catch him.
Initially thinking he had stepped on something, his worried grandmother examined his right foot only to discover a huge blister bubbling on the sole and one of his toes.
After soaking the burn in cold water, she rushed Romain to hospital – calling her mother, Melanie Kay, 39, to tell her what had happened.
Now, Melanie is urging people to be aware of the “stranger” danger, after being told there has been a rise in these injuries due to more people opting for “trendy” ceramic and high-gloss flooring.
‘INSTANT’ BUBBLES
Melanie, from Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, said: “My mother-in-law was looking after him during the day, she is absolutely devastated about this
“I would never have thought about interior flooring. It’s so strange you couldn’t predict it.
“He was playing in the garden with shoes and socks on as she noticed the floor outside was very hot.
“So she brought him home and changed his diaper in the living room.
“He is so squirmy and he managed to escape her, ran down the hall and ran barefoot into the kitchen.
“There is a small area where the sun shines in the kitchen on the black tiles and as soon as he gets to the place where they are very hot, he immediately screams.
“It was super, super hot. Children and animals don’t have the reflexes to jump. In the sun, the floor can reach 80 degrees Celsius.
“She picked it up straight away and the blister was instantaneous, it’s a five by five centimeter blister and a blister on her toe as well.”
INCREASE IN ‘FREAKY’ ACCIDENTS
Romain was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, where doctors examined him.
There he had the blister burst, shaved and dressed and the boy, who limps on his right foot, must have a check-up at the hospital. next a few days.
Mum-of-one Melanie said: “They burst and had to shave the blister, which was horrible because of the location.
You wouldn’t think of something like this happening because you have a false sense of security in your own home
Melanie Kay
“They then put a small pad with antiseptic on it and wrapped it in a bandage.
“The team said this is increasing because people are buying more modern kitchen flooring, which is slate and high gloss.
“[They also mentioned] folding doors [and that] they’re seeing a lot more of this happening with adults too, because you open the door and the sun shines into the room.
“They were very, very understanding.”
‘FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY’
Now Melanie, who is engaged to construction manager Nathan Woolhouse, 28, is encouraging parents to be aware of the potential danger.
Melanie said: “It’s surprising. You wouldn’t think of something like this happening because you have a false sense of security in your own home.
What to do if your child suffers a burn
IF a child is burned or scalded, you should try to cool the burn as quickly as possible before seeking medical advice.
A burn can be caused by dry heat, such as contact with a fire, hot iron, or exposure to the sun.
A burn can be caused by contact with moist heat, such as steam or a hot cup of tea.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Stop the recording process As soon as possible. This may mean removing the child from the area, putting out the flames with water, or smothering the flames with a blanket. Don’t put yourself at risk of getting burned either.
- Remove any clothing or jewelry near the burned area of skin, including baby diapers, but do not try to remove anything that is stuck to the burned skin, as this may cause further damage.
- Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after the injury. Never use ice, ice water or any creams or fatty substances such as butter.
- Keep yourself or the person warm. Use a blanket or layers of clothing, but avoid placing them on the injured area. Staying warm will prevent hypothermia, where a person’s body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F). This is a risk if you are cooling a large burned area, especially for young children and the elderly.
- Cover the burn with plastic wrap. Place the cling film over the burn rather than wrapping it around a limb, as the area needs space to swell. A clean, clear plastic bag can be used for hand burns.
- Treat the pain of a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions when using over-the-counter medications. Children under 16 should not be given aspirin.
- Elevate the affected area if possible. This will help reduce swelling.
After doing the above, evaluate the burn to decide if additional medical treatment is needed.
Go to A&E to:
- Large burns larger than the size of the affected person’s hand
- Deep burns of any size that cause white or charred skin
- Burns to the face, neck, hands, feet, any joints or genitals
- All chemical and electrical burns
- Any other injuries that need treatment
- Any signs of shock – symptoms include cold, clammy skin, sweating, rapid, shallow breathing, and weakness or dizziness
If your child is under 10, take him to the hospital.
Source: National Health Service
“A lot of other people were also quite shocked by this, they said they would never think that something inside the house would be so dangerous.
“My message to parents is just to be very careful about the dangers of hot weather, not just outdoors but also indoors, and take some precautions. steps like covering windows with curtains or blinds.”
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