{"id":24863,"date":"2024-07-08T01:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=24863"},"modified":"2024-07-01T13:51:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T21:51:14","slug":"child-safety-first-for-window-coverings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/beyond-basics\/child-safety-first-for-window-coverings\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Safety First for Window Coverings"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to child safety in the home, window coverings are frequently overlooked as a potential hazard. Making the choice of cord-free products and transitioning to safer window treatments are reliable ways to childproof your home and shield your children from accidental injuries. We hope that with a bit of knowledge and a list of child-safe shades, you\u2019ll have one less thing to worry about.<\/p>\n

Safety in the Home<\/h2>\n

Conversations about child safety rarely include window coverings but there are risks that you should be aware of. According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), more than 600 children are injured by window cords and on average about nine children under five years old die from cord-related incidents each year. Children as young as18 months can climb to reach cords and cord-related injuries are most likely to occur between the ages of 7 months and 7 years old. These accidents are preventable with educated choices and new standards in the manufacturing of window coverings.<\/p>\n

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