Prevent window falls
To prevent window falls, parents and caregivers should:
- Keep furniture – and anything a child can climb on – away from windows
- Open windows from the top, not the bottom, when possible, and lock all unopened doors and windows. Keep the opening to less than 4 inches.
- Be sure children are always supervised
- Install quick-release window guards, which are available in most hardware stores. Bars on the guards should be 4 inches or less apart. (Look for window guards that say “ASTM F2090.”)
- Install window stops, which can be added to the window frame to keep the window opening to 4 inches or less. Some new windows come with window stops already installed.
- Practice removing window guards so you can escape in an emergency. Always be sure to reinstall the window guards after practicing.
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