Some Tips to Keep Your child Safe When Unsupervised

Doors are the first and most commonly used point of entry into the house.  Being so, it must be able to keep us safe from burglars and intruders especially during the night when we are resting and sleeping.  And when burglars and intruders can’t enter the house through the door, they will try using the windows.  That is why they must also be secured.

But windows and doors must not only secure us from intruders, it must also secure us, especially our kids, from leaving and falling from the house through these openings.  It is best to also keep in mind the kids and the harm they can obtain from unsafe doors and windows.

Here are some tips to make your doors and windows child-safe:

·         When you have blinds installed, make sure that there are no loose blinds and curtain cords.  These things are very dangerous to children whenever they are near the windows.

·         Secure loose cords and tie them up making sure that the children cannot reach them. 

·         Avoid placing chairs, tables or any other furniture near a window that they can climb on.  This will prevent them from reaching the curtain cords and climbing through the window.

·         When purchasing blinds, curtains or other additions to your windows and door, take some time to read the warning label.  As much as possible, choose those that comply with the national standards. 

·         Installing door and window screens are helpful to keep kids from going out the door or climbing through the window.  Just make sure that it is not just a fly screen, rather, a security screen.  A fly screen, sometimes, cannot withstand the weight and force of the child.  A security screen, on the other hand, can, most often, withstand the weight of a child

·         Choose door and window screens that are made from material that does not react or deteriorate easily when exposed to sun, water and dirt.  Materials that easily corrode are harmful to kids especially if they make contact to such screens.  Opt for the one that have materials that can withstand the elements mentioned.  A good example would be stainless screens and meshes.

·         If it is possible, install screens that still lets you see the beauty of your environment.  Avoid installing those that blurs the view of the surroundings from inside the house.  This will prevent children from trying to get through the screen to have a good look of the things they see outside.

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