A great thing about summer is being able to open your windows, let the warm breeze flow and air out the house or apartment. However, as innocent an act as this is, it can be dangerous for our little ones. We need to make sure we are protecting our children from accidental falls from windows. This past weekend, a toddler miraculously survived a 20ft fall from an apartment window, http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/toddler.falls.out.2.1081018.html . The home did not have any window protection which could have prevented this accident.
If you live in a high rise and do not have safety bars, contact your landlord as in many cities is it law that they install them. In your home, window wedges can be installed which prevent the window from opening over a certain height. Safety bars should be installed in the upper floor rooms such as the nursery, playroom or any other area children may be left unattended.
Safety Mom Solutions can assist with this as well as any other baby proofing needs. We service the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. Visit us at www.safetymomsolutions.wordpress.com.
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