What is the best way to prevent a childs window from opening all the way?

September 26, 2011 3:55 PM PDT · Flag · 11 answers

I have heard too many stories recently about children falling out of their windows, and I want to put some sort of safety device on them preventing them from opening all the way to where he can fit.

Mirella Yu

Practitioner III

(1) Cresci Products Window Wedge (2 Per Pack) WHITE color

You will receive (1) Pack of Cresci Products Window Wedge Adjustable Window Stops Containing (2) total window stops in White. About Window Wedge: The "Window Wedge". The Adjustable Window Stop. What is the Window Wedge? The Window Wedge was de... read more...

I searched myself for my kids windows and most had bad reviews, kids were able to pop some off and others were so plastic and cheap they all broke too easy, but this had no complaints. My husband and I bought these and I think we made a great choice! we aren't afraid anymore when our child needs a little breeze in his room.

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Marie Jones

Practitioner III

Kidco Mesh Window Guard

Kidco Mesh Window GuardLooking for a window guard that doesn't make your house look like a jail from the outside? The Kidco Mesh Window Guard is an attractive solution that actually looks like a part of your window treatment from outside, but it's... read more...

There are so many choices out there, but I found this for us to be the best and its not hard to put up, also, its not ugly like having bars on the windows.

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Amanda Lei

Practitioner III

Safety 1st ProGradeTM Window Lock - 2 Pack

Safety 1st ProGrade Window LockThe ProGradeTM Window Lock by Safety 1st® helps keep children from opening windows. This two pack of locks features the SecureTech locking indicator and can be disengaged for periods of non-use. read more...

This works great for our home. I had the same fear as other parents have and this worked well for us. It doesn't let anyone open the window anymore then I allow it to be, where I set it.

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Natalie Wishman

Specialist I

John Sterling Corp 3Bar 9'Wind Sec Guard 1133 Security Bar

3 Bar, 10-3/8' High, Window Security Guard, Adjusts From 24' To 42' Wide, Swing Open Style, 3-1/2' Spacing Between Bars, Solid Steel Bars, Screws & Mounting Hardware Included. read more...

These bars work great for preventing accidents. Or stopping burglaries from happening. Its able to open in case of fire. It does the job!

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Mark Wilson

Practitioner II

Parent Units Window Guardian Window Stopper QTY: 1

Stops windows and doors from opening too far! Adjustable and removable. For use on double hung windows and sliding glass doors. read more...

We got a few of these for our windows and they work good, you just have to make sure there's enough liquid on the cups so they suction properly, and check them occasionally just to be extra safe!

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Tammy Smith

Practitioner III

Do your windows go up and down or side to side. For the side to side windows we use sawed broom sticks designated for a certain length so that they can't be opened further that what we decided for them. For the up and down we use window vent locks that mount to the edge of the upper window and stopping the other window opening any further than desired. They are both great options depending on what you need.

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Denise Williams

Specialist I

Safety 1st ProGradeTM Window Lock - 2 Pack

This locks is placed at a section of the window and basically, you cant open the window past this unit. It works well and it isnt as crazy looking as some of the other options.