Key takeaways
- Accessible cords can be a strangulation hazard for young children.
- Cordless and motorized treatments remove the hazard.
- Keep cribs, beds and furniture away from windows.
- Older corded blinds can often be replaced or retrofitted.
Why cords matter
Safety groups and regulators have long warned that looped or dangling cords on window coverings can be a strangulation risk for young children. That is why cordless and inaccessible-cord designs are widely recommended for homes with kids.
Pets can also get tangled, and cords simply look messy.
Safer options
Cordless lifts, motorized controls and wand tilts remove the loops from reach. Nearly every style we sell can be made cordless, and many can be motorized with a remote you keep out of reach.
What to do today
Move furniture, cribs and beds away from windows. If you have older corded blinds, secure or remove the cords and plan an upgrade. We can inspect your windows and suggest replacements or cordless retrofits.
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Quick answers
Are all blinds sold today cordless?
Many stock products are now made cordless or with inaccessible cords, but older blinds in homes may still have loops. It is worth checking each window.
Is a wand tilt safe?
A wand removes the tilt cord, but you should still check the lift system. Cordless lift is the safest choice for children's rooms.
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