Child safety devices fact sheet

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03.Doors and windows

Door guards and latches

There are many latches and doorstoppers available, but the simplest is a C-shaped foam piece (which you could easily make yourself) that grabs onto the door edge and prevents it closing fully, to prevent slamming on little fingers; these can be especially useful on sliding doors. In other cases it may be just as simple to use a heavy stopper. However, many children like to demonstrate their new-found mobility and motor skills by opening and closing doors, so a latch installed out of reach can be useful to prevent any accidents with pinched fingers (or worse).

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Door handle covers

These make handles hard to operate for children but unfortunately can have the same effect for adults. Some are also fiddly to install.

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Window latches and locks

A normal security lock is the best bet, with multiple locking positions so you can have the window a little ajar to let in a breeze.

 

 

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