When you have children or pets, ensuring the safety of your home becomes a top priority. Yet, it might surprise you to know that the cords on blinds and shades can pose a potential hazard to your little ones. At Cozylink, we are committed to raising awareness about window covering cord safety and providing a range of safer choices for our customers. Your peace of mind is our mission.
October is National Window Covering Safety Month, presenting the optimal opportunity to evaluate the safety of your home's window coverings. At Cozylink, prioritizing the safety of children has consistently been our primary mission.
Cords pose a significant threat to children's safety, leading to life-threatening injuries. In 2018, the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) collaborated with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish new child safety standards for window coverings, aiming to mitigate this risk. The new regulations stipulate that the cord length on any custom curtain must not exceed 40% of the actual length of the curtain height unless the customer explicitly requests a custom cord length.
Following the recommendations of the CPSC, take the time to inspect your curtains for exposed and dangling cords—a top-five hidden home hazard. Replace them with safer cordless alternatives to ensure a secure environment for your family.
Opting for products without accessible cords and upgrading to safer window treatments are effective measures to childproof your home and prevent accidental injuries. While Cozylink offers a wide selection of products with cordless options, it's crucial to note that not all cordless coverings are universally safe for kids. For instance, some cordless blinds may still feature cords running through the slats, posing an entanglement hazard. We recommend alternatives such as cordless cellular shades, cordless roller shades, and shutters to ensure your child's safety. Your peace of mind is of utmost importance to us at Cozylink.
If replacing your window coverings isn't a viable option, there are still proactive steps you can take to safeguard your children by establishing some safety habits.
● Out of Sight, Out of Reach: Ensure all window cords are concealed and kept out of reach of young children.
● Limit Access: Create a safe zone by moving cribs, beds, furniture, and toys away from windows to prevent access to cords.
● Secure Pull Cords: For continuous-loop pull cords, pull them tight and anchor them to the floor or wall using a tension device to minimize potential hazards. Your child's safety is our shared priority.
When on the lookout for window coverings, it's crucial to evaluate the potential risks they may pose to children. At Cozylink, we prioritize your child's safety by providing detailed safety information on each product, assisting parents in making the safest choices.
The key consideration lies in the accessibility of cords. If a product features cords, it's not a secure option for households with children and pets. Optimal choices for child safety include:
When on the hunt for curtains or shades for your kids' bedroom, consider the added benefit of choosing blackout options to enhance their sleep quality. Whether there's a disruptive streetlight casting light during bedtime or you desire complete darkness for mid-day naps, blackout window treatments can significantly improve the sleeping environment.
For nurseries, blackout curtains can be seamlessly incorporated on top of existing window treatments, providing an extra layer of light control. If you're replacing blinds in a kid's room with a blackout shade, opting for cordless cellular shades in a blackout fabric ensures both safety and optimal light-blocking capabilities.
