Kiddo's Kitchen Safety

Tips for Parents

• No sharp knives for small children. Keep them out of reach and out of sight.

• Teach children that the stove is hot even when turned off it should not be touched or played around.

• Make sure all handles on pots and pans are turned inward.

• Cook hot soup or hot food on a back burner if possible.

• Teach children about proper sanitation of foods. Use clean hands. When done cooking, wash hands again. Clean counter tops and dishes well after cooking to prevent contamination of foods. Always clean items that were in contact with raw meats and eggs immediately after using.

• No licking mixing spoon or fingers -sample when it is done cooking.

• Always turn off stove top and oven when done.

• Keep appliances away from water.

• Don’t put cooked food on a plate or surface that had raw foods.

• Put ingredients back after using. (Makes clean up easier also)

• Always use supervision.

• Give a kitchen tour of what is safe and not safe. What is not to be touched and any other advice for your kitchen.