The electrical outlets are covered and cabinet doors secured, but don't overlook making sure your window blinds and shades are also as child-safe as possible. Small children and pets can get tangled in blind cords, posing a serious risk of injury or worse. Create a safer home environment with Blindster's thoughtfully designed safety-focused window coverings.
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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, which can lead 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 reduces fall risk from open windows or screens and helps limit access to window blind cords.
- Replace corded window treatments with cordless alternatives (recommended).
- Install cord stops and cord cleats on any corded window shades to help 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 keep cords secured and out of reach wherever possible.
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 consider safer alternatives where appropriate.