Safety and Children

Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks, according to a study published today by University of Chicago Medical Center researchers in the October 2008 issue of the journal Pediatrics. Severe scalds can be devastating for children because they can leave scars and wounds that can restrict movement.

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Ugh. I shattered a glass and my oatmeal inexplicably exploded in the microwave. This is already a *great* day.

@Janedivided do you think he actually USES a microwave??

successfully made it through the entire day yesterday without using the microwave. Going for day two.

successfully made through the entire day yesterday without using the microwave. Going for day two.

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Microwave Ovens are not dangerous and do not turn your food into toxic compounds or cause cancer or reduce the nutritional value of food.

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