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How safe is your home?

Bottle tops, bath water and toys may look innocent but are potential hazards for a baby. JOHN MUTURI shows you how to minimise dangers around a child

I recall an unfortunate incident some few years back. My sister-in-law put a cup of hot tea on the table, thinking her baby couldn’t reach it. Suddenly, she heard piercing screams — the baby had knocked the cup over and splashed the tea all over her face, chest and arms.

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