As the weather heats up, remember that screens aren’t enough to keep kids safe around open windows. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission lists windows as one of the top five hidden hazards in our homes because window falls injure or kill thousands of children each year. Two- to 5-year-olds are particularly at risk.
- Supervise small children around open windows.
- Open windows no more than 4 inches.
- Open windows from the top down, if possible.
- Move furniture away from windows.
- Install window stops or releasable child-safety window guards.
Learn more: https://kingcounty.gov/window-safety
