Health Tip: Prevent Children From Falling Out a Window

(HealthDay News) -- A child can fall from a window in a moment's notice, so it's important for parents to help prevent such a tragedy.

The National Safety Council offers these suggestions:

• Always supervise young children, and keep windows locked when children are near.
• If opening a window, make sure a child can't reach it.
• Teach your child to stay away from windows and patio doors.
• Don't keep furniture near a window that a child could climb on.
• A screen will not prevent a child from falling out a window.
• Use a window guard. Check with the local fire department for safety requirements.