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Six checks to prevent child falls from windows

Check window guards, stops, furniture placement and emergency escape.

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U.S. CPSC

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CPSC says insect screens are not fall barriers. Follow local fire and building rules.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect operable windows and locks in rooms children use.
2. Never rely on insect screens to hold a child's weight.
3. Discuss suitable guards or opening stops with an installer.
4. Note CPSC's four-inch stop guidance but prioritize local codes.
5. Move beds and climbable furniture away from windows.
6. Confirm any safety guard still permits required emergency escape.

Further reading

U.S. CPSCCPSC Urges Families to Protect Children During National Window Safety Week — April 7, 2026 ↗CPSC dated 2026-04-07 release read: window screens cannot prevent falls, guards, 4-inch stops, furniture separation and fire egress.