5 Tips for Window Safety

Spring has been officially here for a couple of days (no matter how much it doesn't feel like it for some of us), which means it's the perfect time to talk about window safety. 14 children a day fall from windows, as CNN reports - that's 5,000 a year treated in hospitals for resulting injuries. Here are five must-follow tips for keeping your little ones safe near windows:

1. Be sure that your windows are secured by a window opening control device. If you're getting new windows any time soon, look for a factory-installed device like this one from Marvin Windows & Doors. 
2. Always supervise children near windows, even if you have a safety device like the one mentioned above. 
3. Close and lock windows when you're not using them. 
4. Don't put furniture that your little one can climb on near windows. 
5. Be sure that one window per room meets egress standards so that you can escape if an emergency arises. 

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