Tips to Prevent Falls

PREVENTING CHILDHOOD FALLS All windows above the first floor should be equipped with window guards — preferably guards with emergency release devices in case of fire. Children can fall from windows open as little as four inches.  Open windows without... More

PREVENTING CHILDHOOD FALLS All windows above the first floor should be equipped with window guards — preferably guards with emergency release devices in case of fire. Children can fall from windows open as little as four inches.  Open windows without guards at the top only, or use window stops so they open only a few inches.  Never rely on window screens to prevent falls.  Supervise children at all times around open windows.  Move furniture away from windows, and keep them locked when they’re closed. Never let children play on fire escapes or high porches, decks or balconies.  Make sure all railing slats are secure and no more than 3½ inches apart. Securely attach mesh or plastic barriers to cover openings greater than 3½ inches. Any house with a baby or toddler in it should have safety gates at the top and bottom of every staircase.  Safety gates at the tops of stairs must be attached to the wall, as these are more secure than the kind held in place by outward pressure Less