Children as Young as 12 Months Can Reach a Countertop; Puts Them at Risk for Severe Burns

ScienceDaily (Oct. 4, 2010) — Most toddlers can reach as high as a kitchen countertop, putting them at risk for severe burns from hot liquids, according to research presented Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco.