According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “about 12 children 10 years old and younger die each year, and more than 4,000 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for window fall-related injuries.”
That makes installing a window gate or guard important. Remember that they should be strong enough to prevent a fall, but also meet the latest standards so that they can be easily opened in case of a fire.
A window guard can be a good idea even if you are on the first floor, so that your child can’t get out of the house through a low, open window.
Remember that you should not depend on a screen to keep your kids from falling out of a window. » Read more here.
