Covering electrical outlets and securing cabinet doors are obvious requirements when child-proofing your home, but don't overlook another important child safety need – making sure your window blinds and shades are also child-safe. Small children (and pets) can become entangled in blind cords, posing a serious risk of injury or worse. Eliminate that risk with Blindster's assortment of child safe window blinds and shades.
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However small the risk might seem, we can't overstate the importance of keeping kids safe when it comes to blinds and shades. Dangling cords are a tempting plaything for small children and pets, and even cords that seem out of reach can become accessible with a step stool or by climbing on furniture, leading to potentially tragic consequences. Here are some important safety tips for window blinds and kids:
- Never place cribs, beds and other furniture near windows: this helps prevent children from falling through open windows or screens and being near any window blind cords.
- Replace corded window treatments with cordless alternatives (recommended).
- Install cord stops and cord cleats on any corded window shades to make cords less accessible.
- Properly anchor continuous cord loops to the floor or wall per manufacturer's directions for roller style shades, vertical blinds and drapery.
- Closely monitor children near corded window coverings and make sure cords are secured and out of reach.
Even if you don't have children in your home, it's a good idea to assess the safety of your window blinds and shades should small children come to visit. This applies to grandparents and other relatives, or whenever guests with children plan to visit. Homes without children are the least likely to be childproofed, so it's important to take a fresh look at any corded window blinds and look for solutions.