Kids in the Kitchen Safety Tips

1. Stay Sharp & Safe

Make sure kids know about potential dangers around the kitchen and teach them to take appropriate precautions, including around hot surfaces, electrical appliances, sharp utensils, and spills to reduce the risk of burns and injuries. Always check kitchen tools and accessories for wear or damage—and don’t use them if they’re compromised.

2. Watchful Eyes

As the grown-up, you know what kids need for a safe and fun experience. We recommend you directly and actively supervise kids when they’re using kitchen tools or cooking appliances.

3. Check for Safety

Use your judgment to determine if a tool, accessory, utensil, or task is suitable for a kid’s age and skill level and when supervision is appropriate. Always use kitchen tools and cooking appliances according to the user manuals.

4. A Place for Everything

Keep sharp or potentially dangerous tools and electrical appliances out of reach of kids (and unplugged) when they’re not in use, and store them safely and securely. Emphasize the importance of putting kitchen tools away after use to reduce the risk of accidents.

5. Your Kitchen, Your Rules

Before you get started, set clear expectations about when to ask for help or permission from an adult in the kitchen, like with cooking appliances or sharp objects.

6. Gear Up for Fun

Demonstrate the role of safety equipment in the kitchen to kids. Explain how to use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves to handle hot items to avoid burns or injuries, and aprons to keep clothes safe from spills and splatters.

7. Safety First

Let kids know what to do in case of an emergency, including how to use a fire extinguisher, if needed, and how to safely exit the kitchen and call for help in case of a fire.

Hey Grown-Ups!