Window Guards

Translations:

Parent holding a child. The parent is pointing out of the window with window guards in it as the child looks on. Text reads: Window Guards in Place Make a Safe Space. Summer Fun - Play it Safe

As spring and summer arrive and the weather gets warmer, many families may want to open their windows to let the fresh air in. But open windows can pose a serious risk to curious children. Each year, 3,500 -5,000 U.S. children are hospitalized after falling from an open window. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), toddlers and preschool-aged kids have the highest likelihood of falling from a window and getting seriously hurt, many suffering serious and sometimes fatal head injuries. The best way to prevent accidental window falls are to watch your children around open windows and install window guards or window stops.

Other Prevention Tips

Window screens are meant to keep bugs out, not children in. A window screen is not considered a sufficient safety device because it is not designed to prevent a fall and will break easily under the weight of a child.
Properly install window guards to prevent unintentional window falls.
Keep windows locked and closed when they are not in use.
Keep chairs, cribs and other furniture away from windows to avoid a potentially dangerous climb for small children.