Child-Proofing Windows

The dangers associated with falling from a window are compounded by the height of the windows. This is the reason I will note that windows on the second floor should have window screens. It is estimated that more than 4,000 children are treated every year in emergency rooms for injuries sustained by falling from windows. Risk of injury from window-related accidents in the home can be minimized by addressing several common issues. The first and simplest thing to do is to ensure that there is no furniture situated in areas that would make it easy for a child to reach and open or close a window. Any furniture a child could potentially climb on should be moved away from windows. Child safety window locks are devices that limit or secure window openings—typically to 4 inches—to prevent accidental falls, with popular options including wedge locks, keyed restrictors, sliding window stoppers, and fixed window guards. These products range from no‑drill aluminum stoppers to fully secured steel window guards and are widely available.