Check window protection, climbing access, and emergency escape. Read the points below, then use each linked situation to practise a decision.

Do not rely on insect screens

An insect screen is not designed to keep a child from falling. Use suitable window guards or stops.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

Screens do not provide child fall protection.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Protect Children During National Window Safety Week ↗

Move climbing opportunities away

Keep furniture away from windows so children cannot use it to reach an opening.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

A chair or bed can give a child access to a window.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Protect Children During National Window Safety Week ↗

Plan safe protection and escape

Window protection must also allow appropriate emergency escape. Follow local fire requirements and installation instructions.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

Fall prevention and emergency escape must be considered together.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Protect Children During National Window Safety Week ↗

Read it. Try it. Come back to why.

Original reflection: choose one everyday situation in your family and discuss which small change you could make. Use the linked questions to revisit the explanation.

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