Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Treating Burns and Scalds in Children

Call 911 if:

You can treat mild 1st degree burns -- those that look like sunburns -- at home. Second- or 3rd degree burns need immediate medical attention.

Call Doctor If:

1. Soak the Burn

2. Remove Burned Clothing

3. Cover the Burn

4. Reduce Pain

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD, FAAP on August 02, 2011