MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) --

The warmer weather is here but it can also lead to safety hazards for kids, especially younger ones.

Dr. Shannon Castle is the Trauma Medical Director at Valley Children's.

"Something that may not seem dangerous from an adult standpoint, they either don't think their child can climb up on to the piece of furniture, don't realize how strong their child is, pushing against the screen for example and they end up falling out," Dr. Castle said.

Kristina Pasma, the Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, says they see these cases year round.

But right now, Valley Children's Hospital is seeing an uptick of these injuries.

"Often times when the weather is nicer and people tend to have their windows open, that's when we see more of these cases and we have seen mo

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