The safer option for homes with children under 10 and pets are cordless products such as shutters cell shades or roller shades if possible replace any window treatments including draperies with cords manufactured before 2001.
Baby safe window treatments.
We all recognize that there are dangers to the safety of our children in our homes.
Motorized shades can be a focal point of any room and can help with more than just child safety.
If you are unable to switch to cordless window coverings follow these safety tips.
Here are three simple window treatment types to keep your baby safe without sacrificing your home s visual appeal.
Today baby proofing the home is common practice.
The ultimate child safe window treatment.
Move all cribs beds furniture and toys away from windows and window cords preferably to another wall.
Please remember that while you re locking away the cleaning products and covering up electrical outlets it is also important to consider window treatments.
We can t say this enough.
Stoppers limit how wide you can open a window so only a narrow gap is possible.
Eliminate any dangling cords.
If that s not realistic then consider childproofing your windows with these types of devices.
Keep all window cords well out of the reach of children.
Cordless blinds and shades if you have children go cordless.
These gadgets wind up long cords or provide a hook to wrap cords around and keep them high and out of reach.