Holiday crafts are all fun and games… until someone touches the hot glue gun 😅
With all the baking, crafting, and decorating happening this season, small burns are bound to happen, but knowing what to do right away makes a big difference.
✅ Cool it under running water (not ice!) for about 10 minutes
💧 Apply plain petroleum jelly a few times a day
🚫 Skip the butter or toothpaste: they can trap heat or cause infection
🩹 Cover lightly with a nonstick bandage
☀️ Once healed, keep it protected from the sun to avoid discoloration
Most first-degree burns heal quickly, but if it’s large, blistering, or on a baby or older adult, get it checked out.
Stay safe and have fun with those holiday crafts!
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