What to do when a child has burns?

Cool the burned area with cold water for about ten minutes. This will help blood vessels, which have been damaged already to close up again and prevent further loss of plasma. It will also stop the burning sensation, although temporarily. If the child has clothes on, the heat will get trapped in it. Remove the clothes as you run the cold tap on the child. If the burn needs medical treatment, wrap the cooled area in a smooth fabric like a handkerchief, pillowcase or sheet to protect the raw area from airborne bacteria.