A TODDLER who had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering severe burns in the bath is to feature on a television documentary series.

Alistair Henderson managed to get into a bath being run by mother Lucy at their home in Norton, near Stockton, while she had her back turned for a second.

He received severe burns to his arms and hands and subsequently spent ten days in the specialist burns unit at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

A paramedic and doctor from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) administered diamorphine to the two year-old to help relieve his pain and he and his mother were flown to hospital in the air ambulance.

Alistair, who has since recovered from the accident last July, will have his story told on the Emergency Helicopter Medics series on the channel More4 on Sunday at 9pm.

Recalling the incident, Miss Henderson said: “There were burns to his arms and one of his legs. I had hold of him and his skin was peeling off so I rang for an ambulance and stood him under a cold shower to stop his skin burning.

“We were in the specialist burns unit at the RVI for ten days and he got his bandages changed every day.

“He had a six-month check-up and he’s fine now.”

She added: “I thought GNAAS were excellent. When they came in I was so concerned for Alistair.

I don’t want this happening to other people, so I just want to raise awareness.

“This just goes to show how careful you need to be when you’re running a bath for your children.”

GNAAS doctor Phil Godfrey, who treated Alistair, said: “It’s very brave of Lucy to talk about this frightening accident.

“As a parent, I know how easily something like this could happen, so I hope it serves as a reminder to others.

“It’s a relief to see Alistair back to normal after this. I’m just glad we could be there for him and his family.”

GNAAS relies on public donations to keep flying. Last year the charity needed to raise more than £5m.

To help visit www.gnaas.com or call 01325 487263.