A trip to Mothercare at Marble Arch to buy a safety gate. We keep our fire exit door open during hot days so we get a nice draft between that door and the door to the balcony. The door opens onto a landing that is very unsafe for babies (have a look at the photo – we live at the very top). Ingrid isn’t quite mobile enough to get there yet, but it’s a matter of weeks, not months, before she will be.