With families of our own, our team understands the responsibilities you have as a parent. Nothing is more important than the health, happiness, and safety of your children. Whether you’re only expecting your first, you already have a few tots crawling around, or your “child” is more of the furry, four-legged variety, we know that making your home securely child-proofed is your number one priority.
If you have particularly curious children or inquisitive pets, then you know how every object, piece of furniture, and just about anything else they can get their hands (or paws) on can become a toy. While some items can safely and easily transform into a plaything, there are others that have no part in playtime. If you’ve read the alarming warning signs on your blinds, then you know to include the strings and cords that hang from them in this list of hazardous household items.
And for good reason too! What seems like an interesting toy to young children is actually a very dangerous item that can pose risks of strangulation. The regulating cords of blinds, shutters, and shades have been identified as one of the top “hidden hazards” of the home by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, as an upsetting amount of children have been hurt or killed by getting caught in these strings. Without seeing the aforementioned labels, most parents wouldn’t think twice about the risks these cords pose, but it’s a problem that’s far too prevalent for our liking.
We take direction from Parents for Window Blind Safety (PFWBS), an American not for profit organization. Like the PFWBS that works with families of children who have been harmed or killed in cord accidents, we hope to spread awareness of safety protocols relating to your windows. If you have young children, then it’s your parental responsibility to keep these cords away from your loved ones.
Considering the risks cords pose, we always recommend window treatments that have cordless technology to our clients with young children. Depending on your preferences, you can find high-quality treatments that lift or descend by hand or that have battery-operated motors to extend or shorten the blinds. Other treatments might have a wand that can manipulate panelling or shades, removing the need for long cords that can loop and entangle around your little ones. There are also mechanisms that can maintain constant tension on cords so that long and winding strings stay out of reach from grasping hands. All of the major suppliers offer such cordless technology, so you know you won’t be sacrificing any of the quality or style that you want.
If you value the safety of your young children and pets, it’s a good idea to get in touch with us. We can help you explore the motorized and cordless blinds, shades, and shutters that are available, so you can find one in a beautiful style that fits both your interior design and your parental instincts. Once you find the style that you like, our professional installation experts will make sure the treatment is properly fitted and hung to ensure the utmost safety. So get started on the safety of your home by minimizing the dangers of your blinds and call us today!