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Window guards and balcony rails

Israel

Most children: 5m–8m

What it is

Falls from windows are a leading cause of serious injury in Israeli apartments; screens don't hold a child.

Always on

1. Window stops that limit opening to 10 cm, or guards; move furniture away from windows and balcony rails.
2. Balcony rail gaps under 10 cm; nothing climbable on the balcony.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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