{"id":1178,"date":"2023-03-31T08:21:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/?p=1178"},"modified":"2023-03-31T08:21:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:21:10","slug":"how-to-baby-proof-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parent.guide\/how-to-baby-proof-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to baby proof windows in your home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Unless you live in a cave your house will have windows. If you do live in a cave, then you should be protecting your family from bears rather than reading this guide. Windows are a problem, they attract your child by offering an awesome view of all the amazing things going on outside the house. With all the excitement of the outside, your little one may very well be putting its life in danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics published a study on children and window falls<\/a> over a 19 year period. Over 5,000 children fell from windows each year. Window falls are common, better get baby proofing<\/a>. Before we get started, let us take a look at the common types of windows that need baby proofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Types of windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get started, let us take a look at the common types of windows that need baby proofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hung Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Hung windows come in either single or double hung variety. Only the bottom window will slide open on single hung windows. On double hung, both the top and bottom windows can open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby proofing options:<\/strong> Window Stop Window Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sliding Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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As the name suggests, sliding windows slide open and closed on the horizontal axis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby proofing options:<\/strong> Charley Bar Window Stop Window Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casement Windows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Casement windows are also known as crank windows. They open and close by turning a cranking handle either clockwise or anti-clockwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby proofing options:<\/strong> Remove crank handles Window Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, you have identified which windows you have installed in your house? Good, now let us look at the methods available for you to baby proof them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear the area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many windows will be high enough that your child cannot easily reach them. With this in mind, you will want to survey the area around each window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an eye out for the following risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n