Pearland Baby Badly Burned by Scalding Hot Tub Water

A helicopter was called to the scene of a burn injury in Pearland, Texas this week after a babysitter called 911. A one-year-old baby had been seriously scalded by bath water.

According to local news sources, a 12-year-old relative of the baby boy was babysitting and in the process of giving the child the bath when she left the room for a moment with the water running. While she was gone, the baby turned the hot water up and then fell into the tub. She called for help immediately after realizing the seriousness of the burns.

A Life Flight medical helicopter was called to the scene. The baby is expected to recover from his burn injuries, which covered his neck, ears, back, and torso with blisters. The Pearland burn accident is still under investigation by local police, through the babysitter has not been cited or charged.

This Texas burn injury story is an important reminder that not all burns involve fire, and that small children can be especially susceptible to burn accidents and scalding incidents. Never leave your child alone near bath water.

Scalding burns can be extremely painful and expensive - and can lead to permanent scarring and medical issues. Has your child been injured in a burn accident or scalding accident that was caused by another's carelessness or negligence? Speak with a Houston burn injury attorney today to find out more about your case.