Window Warning
Each year, almost 5,200 children are taking to the hospital for injuries from window-related falls, according to a recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. Take these simple precautions to keep your child safe.
* Choose safe window treatments.
Not only can window treatments pose a strangulation risks during a fall, but they can also be a strangulation hazard if kids are playing near them indoors. It's best to use cordless window shades instead.
* Move furniture and beds away from windows
Children are likely to climb up to get a better view outside, increasing the chance of all fall.
*Soften the landing.
Planting shrubbery or bushes below windows can help cushion the impact in case of a fall.
*Don't rely on screens.
Invest in window stops (which prevent a window from opening) and guards (which look like railings). They're hard for children to unlock.
Posted by: Georgie
Credit:Parents Magazine
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