What would you do if your child decided to climb out the window while he was supposed to be taking a nap?

Question

I don't want any rude answers, I just want to know if this has ever happened to anyone or anyone they know.

Answer 1

I would install burglar bars.. And teach him how to use the door.. Like you knw, "you twist the k**b, pull the door.. SUCCESS!!"

Answer 2

If he still takes naps, then I assume he is under 5 or 6.  Wow!  You've got a smart cookie on your hands!

If you need to have the window cracked open, you could get something to prevent it from being opened farther.  Most hardware stores sell various things that will "lock" an opened window.  My parents had these little clamps with screws.  You slip the clamp over the window track & tighten the s***w down.  That way the track is blocked and the window can't be opened past that point without taking the clamp off.

Good Luck!  Hope he doesn't get into too much trouble!

Answer 3

Yes, my little brother did this last month. Thankfully, it was too high for him to reach so there was no long term damage done. Our mom got him done and instead of yelling, calmly explained why he shouldn't do that and what would happen if he fell.

If there is a risk of your child injuring themselves then you should either put a gate across it, or put childlocks on the window.

Hope that helps!

Answer 4

I used to sneak out of my naps ALL the time. I don't think your little one is trying to run away, just doesn't feel like sleeping. Try switching the nap room to another room (some little kids still love to snuggle up with Mommy or Daddy while they read or nap.) Of course, if he/she is sleeping enough at night, the daytime nap might be superfluous.

If it happens again, figure out a better way to keep the window shut or put a piece of furniture in front of it. Or put some windchimes on the inside so if your little Houdini tries to make a break for it at least you'll know before they get very far.

Answer 5

depends on how old he is - my sister tried that - when she was about 6, told off and smacked bum lol and we dont have any far opening windows

the windows shouldnt have been open that far

Answer 6

Funny you should ask this, as my 2-year-old crawled out a basement window yesterday when I was doing dishes upstairs.  [His older siblings were with him so his escape was immediately reported and he was only outside alone for about 60 seconds].  I had no idea he could even climb up to the (very wide) windowsill, much less open and get out the window.  

I scooped him up, told him firmly he was never allowed outside without a grownup.  ("I not allowed outside without a grownup? Why not?" he asked innocently.)  I explained he needs a grownup to take care of him so he doesn't get hurt.  Since it was a first offense, he's only 2, and he had no idea, I left it at that, though I immediately locked all the basement windows and resolved that if he's in the basement an adult needs to be down there, too.  Then I went around the house locking all kinds of other windows even though they don't have wide sills he could sit on while opening the window.  I don't want him getting any ideas about upstairs windows....  

If it was a child old enough that they would understand that it wasn't allowed even the first time they did it, and old enough to unlock a window on their own, or if it was an upstairs window where there was a risk of falling, I'd buy window guards and/or window alarms at Home Depot or my local baby store and I'd discipline for it, as well (as well as seriously discussing the dangers of going out a window!).

Answer 7

I would fix this window and other windows in the house so that it would not happen again. I would also have a talk with the child from age 1-18 about not climbing out the window. How risky it is and what could happen to mommy if he did it again

Answer 8

OK-first- why are they going out the window and what is the age?

If the kid is 5 and thinking it would be a great explore-get him back in shut the window and never tell another living soul.

If the kid is 16 and thinks she's going to elope or go to a beach party-get her back in shut and bar the window and tell all her friends she's grounded indefinately.