Open bedroom window while kids sleep - this is on the Second floor - How much of a safety concern?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe we are lucky, but we do not have an issue and we do not do anything special. All take a bath/shower before bed (not at wake up) and I wash sheets weekly. If they were at sports in the afternoon, then when they get home an immediate shower and change into fresh clothes. Old clothes go to the laundry room straight away.

So you have nothing to contribute to this post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe we are lucky, but we do not have an issue and we do not do anything special. All take a bath/shower before bed (not at wake up) and I wash sheets weekly. If they were at sports in the afternoon, then when they get home an immediate shower and change into fresh clothes. Old clothes go to the laundry room straight away.

So you have nothing to contribute to this post.

Actually, maybe what she is doing means that she is preventing the odor issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is an honest question-people actually don’t leave their screened windows open at night on the second story because of safety concerns? We did this every night growing up, currently do it without a second thought with my own kids. I read here and often wonder if I’m negligent, other people have clinical anxiety, or something in between.

Same here. Our windows are open pretty much during the entire spring and fall (allergies not a concern) and have been since the kids were babies. So much better for indoor air quality (assuming good air quality outside). I do think a lot of people have anxiety and lean into it rather than trying to address it (probably can do a lot without meds).

[Anonymous]

I'm on a second story apartment and sometimes I keep the patio sliding door open at night. You would have to climb up there, no stairs. The screen does lock at least, but I'm sure if someone really wanted to come in they would.

The golden state killer rapist was found living just down the street from me (he had retired from crime by then and was old but still ...). There was also a double homicide a few years ago just outside my front door...guess I'm numb to it at this point and just want my fresh air lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My twins both wear pull ups overnight, and at least one wakes up with them completely full of pee.

If we didn't have the kids window open overnight, I'd lose my ever loving mind. (I have a sensitive nose).

Yes, leave the window open, it's fine. If there's a screen.

Pull-ups…How old are they?

They're 5. Only one really *needs* it per se, his twin could probably do without. But it's more of a security thing for him.

Still, my one that does still wet at night means in our house - if the weather is OK for it, windows = open, whenever possible.

[Anonymous]

We have a one story house, and we leave our windows open overnight.

[Anonymous]

Any body heard of Elizabeth Smart?

No. Our windows are locked at night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a one story house, and we leave our windows open overnight.

That's insane. Rapes, break-ins, murders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a one story house, and we leave our windows open overnight.

That's insane. Rapes, break-ins, murders.

I don’t live in the hood Janet

[Anonymous]

We don’t leave windows open overnight because we have trees near the bedroom windows and birds start chirping too early. In your case, I would probably come home and leave windows open all evening or maybe even after bedtime until the adults go to bed.

How often are you washing sheets? That could also be an issue.

[Anonymous]

Get a “window restrictor”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a one story house, and we leave our windows open overnight.

That's insane. Rapes, break-ins, murders.

Do you really live your life like this? Something like 95% of murders occur within the family unit. So your husband/wife has a way higher change of killing you in the night than someone random walking by who decides your open window is just the invitation they need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a one story house, and we leave our windows open overnight.

Where do you feel this safe?

[Anonymous]

Zero issue with second floor windows being open all night. Ground floor windows? Closed and locked

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any body heard of Elizabeth Smart?

No. Our windows are locked at night.

So one incident from 23 years ago is enough to make you change your whole life? You put your life and your kids' lives at risk more every time you drive. Get some perspective and stop being scared of the world.

I leave second floor windows open. If the boogey man really thinks he's coming in then I will deal with that when it happens. Until then, I'll enjoy fresh air.