Safety Tips for Cooking with Children
- Prevent food poisoning by:
- always washing hands before cooking.
- not eating raw eggs or raw meats.
- waiting until the food is cooked before sampling it. Do not sample uncooked foods.
- Have children stand at the level of the activity. Use a stool if necessary.
- Use cooking supplies that will not break (such as plastic measuring cups and stainless-steel bowls).
- Use plastic knives or butter knives for cutting.
- Provide constant supervision.
- Always watch children when they use knives, mixers, or the stove.
- Supervise the use of ovens, stoves, and other kitchen appliances.
- Remind children that stoves, ovens, pans, and dishes can be very hot.
