Injury Prevention

Windows

Use safety guards to prevent windows from opening four inches or more. The only exception is for windows that are used as a fire escape.
If possible, only open windows from the top.
Use locks on sliding glass doors to prevent a child from escaping.
Install alarm bars that sound when a child is near windows and sliding glass doors.
Do not place furniture close to windows.
Understand that window screens will not prevent a fall.

Last Update
January 29, 2008