When it comes to your children, safety comes first. But are you aware of the possible dangers in your own home when it comes to window coverings? There are new solutions to window treatments that focus on child safety and eliminate blind cords.
Don’t Be Blind to Blind Cords
Something seemingly unthreatening like blind cords may have fallen off your radar. These safety hazards hang from the windows and are within reach of small arms. To your kiddos and their active imaginations, these cords take the shape of a lasso or bracelets during play time.
Even the US government Consumer Product Safety Commission classified dangling cords from window coverings enough of a danger to put regulations on products as of December 2018.
What Are Your Options?
There are multiple product solutions when avoiding blind cords. Let’s explore your options.
What’s the safest kind of blind cord? The one that completely eliminates it all together, of course.
The LiteRise system removes those cords and creates a hassle free operating system. The bottom rail will move with a simple push or pull of the hand.
To create even more convenience, choose motorized shades.
They are the ultimate child safety tool, combined with the benefit of comfort and control one tap away!
Plantation shutters are another great way to keep your child safe.
Although they are (obviously) blind cord safe, they have an additional perk. Hunter Douglas shutters are framed into the window so your child can’t fall out, even when the windows are open!
Safe Window Covering Cords
Some of your window coverings may still need cords due to layout limitations. No need for panic, because even these options will keep your children and pets safe. Let’s take a look!
Soft Touch is a rather new operating system. With a lightweight wand, it offers individual motorized management. To operate, tap the wand up or gently pull downward. If the wand is yanked too hard, the magnets that hold the wand together will disconnect and halt operation.
Continuous Cord Loops should be connected directly to the inside of the window frame with cord tension. We are happy to fasten these in place during installation. Not only does it make these shades child safe, but they are quite easy to operate!
UltraGlide is a child safe cord that will not find its way into your little one’s hands. It retracts as you use it, so the cord will always stay short.
Eliminate Blind Cords and Gain Peace of Mind
Get rid of blind cords, and pick from the numerous solutions to keep your children and pets safe. At Timan Window Treatments, we’re here to help you make those adjustments! Stop by and schedule your FREE in-home consultation!
