As I walked on the street to get some fresh air.

Got to a place where a mum was boiling hot water on fire wood. Her toddler was close and she was far from the child

As a nurse who has seen lots of burns and will not even allow my young children to enter the kitchen, I shouted.. Madam why. Your child can pour this water on himself.

She just smiled and said… Madam.. I have been talking and the child is not listening. Was shocked. But made sure she changed the Childs position before I moved on.

Burns can cause permanent damage to your child.

Keep children away from fire or areas where fire is.

Whether its gas, charcoal or fire wood you use keep children away from areas where fire is.

Remember hot water, hot objects or gas can all cause severe burns.

Lets all be cautious!

Working for sometime in the burns unit has thought me a lot some experiences too bitter to share.

Protect your kids.

If no one is around put the baby at your back as you work if possible strap both hands so they don’t pull any hot object whilst at your back

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