1 year old burnt hand on straightener - advise

[anxlousmummy]

Hi, my 1 year old grabbed a hot straightener yesterday whilst in the care of my sister, complete accident of course and she feels terrible. I rushed straight there and took baby to a pharmacy as it was just down the road for advice as I was unsure if it was an A&E job or not. Pharmacist advised no need for A&E and advised I bought Savlon cream. So I’ve been putting the cream on him and keeping it covered I’m trying to keep it as clean as possible. I’m really worried about an infection and it bursting. I’ve attached a pic of what it looks like today, does this need popping by a medical professional or just leave it alone and keep an eye on it??? I feel awful on him although he seems well in himself and isn’t in pain.

You need to go to a&e to have it dressed.

Never put anything on a burn. Run it under cool water for 20 minutes, wrap in cling film and head to a&e.

He won’t be in pain whilst there’s a blister but the pressure of the blister can hurt. The burn being exposed to air once the blister has popped is painful so it needs to be dressed. Also to prevent infection.

I would be tempted to tell whoever ill advised you they need to update their advice..

I have seen terrible advice given by some pharmacists. They are being given far too much responsibility and are already overworked with their actual pharmacist workload.
I have a relative who has taken early retirement rather than take on all the extra responsibilities - she says it isn't safe.

How is your little one, op??
Hope you didn't have to wait too long.