We generally heard that

My daughter touched a hot stove so we put ice on the burn

So basically "We put ice on the burn . . . ”

Don ’ t reach for ice. If your child sustains a first - degree burn where the outermost layer of skin is only reddened, hold the affected area under cool running water for about five minutes or until the pain lessens. Cooling down the skin is an important first step in relieving the pain and swelling.

Ice might seem like a faster way to lower the skin temperature and accomplish these goals, but because even a minor first - degree burn exposes delicate skin tissue, applying ice may actually cause frostbite.

Butter is also an inappropriate home remedy. Butter or any other fat or oil - based substance actually traps heat, which can further damage skin tissue.