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Dave Liquorice writes
No, say "Hot" or "Hot, don't touch." but it may be best to avoid the
"don't touch" part as that makes said 2 year old curious, "Why
shouldn't I touch it?". By saying "Hot" or "Hot, don't touch" you are
telling the child *why* they shouldn't touch.

By 2 both of my children knew what hot meant and touching things that
are hot was a bad idea. They learn't that mainly by the repeated verbal
association of hot and don't touch and very occasional encounters with
hot objects.

Both our dogs understand "Hot!" too!

Klara


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