Authorities said the child was severely burned by scalding water.
Brian Magsombol, 29, faces charges of aggravated battery to a child and aggravated domestic battery, both felonies.
On August 13, Magsombol reportedly left the son of his girlfriend in a shower with the water running at its highest temperature.
The boy ended up with second-degree burns.
Magsombol has yet to enter a plea but is due back in court September 4.
His bond has been set at $250,000.
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