About 2.5 million children are injured or killed each year because of hazards in homes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The good news is, there are precautions parents can take to keep their kids safe.

A local child care provider says being constantly aware of where your child is, is vitally important.

But in the case of the Schofield child who fell out of a window Wednesday, there are products available that can prevent such accidents.

Wausau Child Care Executive Director Jen Kowalski says it's important to realize that a simple, removable window screen will not hold a child.

She says on the market, consumers can find window guards, similar to safety gates; window stoppers, that will keep a window from openign too far; and window netting, that will allow for air in the room and is strong enough to hold a child.

Kowalski says children are capable of exceptional things.

"A toddler can surprise you. One day they can't do something and the next day they can and so just remembering what stage your child is in development, and you know are they getting to the point where they're starting to crawl out of their crib or open up doors," she said.

Kowalski says besides dangerous windows: doors, cribs, ovens and even dishwashers pose a potential risk.

Turning your back for just a second is enough time for your child to get seriously hurt. That's why she says you should check out all the child safety products available.

Kowalski says the internet is a great source, as well as stores like Babies 'R Us and Kids 'R Us.