Jul 29 2008
Child Proofing Ideas Wanted
I have been looking for ideas to child-proof our windows but scratched our heads couldn’t find a solution. Wonder if any of you have experience in this?
Our windows are push-out type, with metal frames. I have been searching everywhere, found a lot of useful solutions BUT not for our window type. The USA has a lot of safety gadgets, but because they mostly use ‘double hung’ windows, i.e. sliding upwards, so all useless to ours. 
Saw from a forum, someone suggested using the deat-bolt chains (like our doors), which I think is super brilliant. Later, realized that our window frames are metal, so cannot screw the chains in. Another disappointment.
I don’t want to install permanent fixture, because worry of emergency cases like fire escape route can be blocked. Any ideas or experience would be very much appreciated!
i know ikea has a childproofing items section. in there i’ve seen a gadget which can childproof a fridge (it was shown on friends a couple of days back as well). i’m not sure but perhaps you could use it for your windows since it does use the same open/close concept as a fridge door?
i’ll definitely check it out for you if i’m there this weekend
[howshouse.com]
howshouse: Thanks for the idea. My window is the type that swings outside, would this be able to help? Thanks!