Does it get hot? I have a 1 year old running around and although we're trying to teach her NO...she's not quite there yet. I'm afraid she'll get burnt. Does the outside of the heater get hot enough to burn her? Does it get hot? I have a 1 year old running around and although we're trying to teach her NO...she's not quite there yet. I'm afraid she'll get burnt. Does the outside of the... » Read More Does it get hot? I have a 1 year old running around and although we're trying to teach her NO...she's not quite there yet. I'm afraid she'll get burnt. Does the outside of the heater get hot enough to burn her? « Show Less
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It might blister a 1 year old on the 1500 watt setting. The sides are less hot than the top so it might be OK even on that level. An adult would take their hand away after a few seconds with no burn. You could use a lower power setting; this one allows selecting 700/900/1500 watts. On 700 or 900 I doubt it would be a problem.
295383
No, It doesn't get that hot, at least not to burn on the front if you touch it. It will get warm. The outside doesn't get hot.
767425
Everyone loves this bench. Have not noticed it getting hot at all, don't think it will burn the kids. It sits in full sun in the summer, but e are in the mountains of NC so we don't get over 85 very often though, so if you are in a very hot climate my answer may not be right for you.
1468911
Good question. I don't think so but would consider it a judgement call on the parents part. I don't have children but did use this product with my niece and nephew. They are 4 and 8. They loved them. The heat generated is hot but not scolding by any means.
67469
Yes, the suit can get a little hot. I put my daughter in the suit with just a diaper. Sometimes just a cotton onesie. She isn't too hot that way and sleeps great.
399637
Yes, if the kids are touching the top or sides. They cannot touch the heating elements in the front... it will burn them. So, if you have a toddler.. do not get it. If you have older kids who follow directions and know to not touch the front where the heat comes out.... then get it.
299215
It doesn't get hot. If you leave it on for awhile it will get warm but it works without heat.
260273
No, but it gets hot. My 2 year old touches it while on a pulls away with no burns.
226198
Yes i actually think it can get to hot ! But it def has heat and does the job! Id jus buy heat protectant!(:
1562544
It does get pretty warm. I'd definitely put a towel or something over it or wire it to the outside so they don't burn their feet. It doesn't really get hot though until something is sitting on it. I think it's pressure activated.
148837
Yes i believe it needs to warm up slightly in order to work but I've never felt mine get hot. That being said, you need to make sure you done let it run dry. I always watch mine to make sure of that. Hope this helps!
690697
Yes, it does get hot, but there is a fan. Mine has never overheated, but I haven't really put it to the test either.
2120007
It is hot, even on low it will hurt a toddler. Great product, but unless is it behind a gate or something like that -- I would be very hesitant to use it around the baby.
558419
It gets a little hot but I've never seen it get hot enough to burn. Ouch! That sounds awful!
1533002
I would be reluctant to use any heated item for infants or young children due to the risk of overheating and their inability to communicate such. I would encourage you to speak with your pediatrician to be certain.
180318
I haven't noticed that the handle gets hot at all, but the exterior does get pretty hot. The manufacturer suggests that you make sure that the sides, back and top are at least 4 inches away from any objects including walls and cabinets. I would not suggest letting children use the oven unsupervised.
1156407
Did she go into heat shortly thereafter? My 5 month old did that to me as well--went into her "season" a few weeks later.