Why Window Covering Safety is so Important:
When we think of all the precautions that we take to make our home the safest for our children, we often overlook window cords as a potentially serious risk. When you have young kids, being aware of these risks could save their life. The statistics below may shock some people, but here at Statewide Blinds, we believe in raising as much awareness as possible about the safety of window treatments.
According to the report of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
– When children become entangled, strangulation can occur in less than a minute.
– Window cord strangulation is often silent, so parents or caregivers nearby may not realize that a tragedy is unfolding.
– On average, about nine children aged 5 and younger die every year from strangulation in window blinds, shades, draperies and
other window coverings with cords.
– About 200 incidents involving children up to 8 years old occurred due to strangulation hazards on window covering cords from
January 2009 through December 2020, according to CPSC data.
– Injuries ranged from a scar around the neck, quadriplegia, and even permanent brain damage.
What to do?
Buy and install cordless window coverings or if you’re ordering online make sure the product is described as cordless.
The safest option is to motorize your window treatments, which excludes all chains, cords, and tilt wands. You can even schedule your window treatments to raise during the day to further keep them out of reach of tiny hands. Roller shades are considered some of the safest window coverings to install with motorization as their design does not include any other strings or cords. When choosing window treatments for your home, it is important to keep in mind function, space, and style. Statewide Blinds has a solution for your every need.
Call today to set up a free proposal at (813) 480-8638 and we will help make your home safe for your children.