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Safety Tips - DOs & DON'Ts

DOs

  • DO lock rooms that are unsupervised
  • DO educate children about risks and dangers associated with windows and balconies
  • DO install and maintain window and door safety devices
  • DO ensure that safety devices have emergency release mechanisms so that they do not impede emergency escape or rescue
  • DO complete a safety check with your child's caregiver to ensure they understand potential dangers around windows, balconies and decks

DON'Ts

  • DON'T allow children to play near windows, balconies or decks unsupervised
  • DON'T keep furniture or other climbing hazards near windows or on balconies and decks
  • DON'T underestimate a child's mobility. Children begin climbing before they can walk
  • DON'T underestimate how quickly young children can learn. Children may be able to unlock doors and windows to gain access to dangerous areas without you realizing it
  • DON'T rely on screens as safety devices. Screens keep bugs out - not children in