Window Safety

Tips to Prevent Falls from Windows

• Be sure to never place furniture under a window or near a window, little ones always love to climb and explore but this can be dangerous near a window.
• Never depend on window screens to stop your child from falling out of windows. 
• Install window stops so that windows will not be open to more than 4 inches*. 
• Install window guards* to keep children from falling from windows. Ensure that on windows from the 6th story and below guards may be opened by adults and older children in case of fire.
• If possible, open windows from the top and not the bottom.

Prevent Window Cord Strangulation in Your Home

• Move all cribs, beds furniture and toys away from windows and window cords, if possible to another wall
• Keep all window cords out of reach of children.  Ways you can do this:
  - Make sure tassel pull cords are short
  - Ensure continuous loop cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall
  - Use cord shortening device to ensure safety.
• Check when your windows and window coverings were manufactured.  If they were made before 2001 they may need to be retrofitted with safety devices or replaced with safer window cords.
• Install cordless window coverings in children's rooms or play areas if you are able to.

For more information, please visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission at http://www.cpsc.gov

*These items can be purchased at the RCHSD Safety Store, (858) 966-7973 or visit us at www.safetystoreatchildrens.org

Safe Kids Tip:

Consumers possessing window coverings purchased before 2001 can obtain a free repair kit from the Window Covering Safety Council's Website at www.windowcoverings.org or by calling 800-504-4636.