Sheriff's Office Reminder on Child Window Safety

The following alert came from the Loudoun Sheriff's office.  Good tips on how to keep our kids safe with the type of window and screen we have in Belmont homes. 
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The Loudoun Sheriff’s Office reminds homeowners to be careful when they leave windows open to let in fresh air and enjoy the warmer weather.

On Tuesday Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in Ashburn where a 2 ½-year-old child fell from a second story window. The child was apparently leaning against a screen when it gave way. Fortunately he only suffered minor injuries.

Serious incidents such as this case are an often-overlooked safety issue for children. The National Safety Council offers these tips to protect children from window falls:

• Avoid placing furniture near windows to prevent children from climbing.
• Do not rely on insect screens to prevent a window fall.
• Enforce rules to keep children away from playing near windows or patio doors.
• Install building code-compliant devices designed to limit how far a window will open or window guards with release mechanisms to help prevent a fall.
• Teach your child how to safely use a window to escape during an emergency.

For more safety tips and an instructional video on how to install a window guard, Click Here