The month of October is filled with fun activities for your family to enjoy- from pumpkin carving to bonfires, hay rides, and more. Enjoy these fun activities, but remind your family and friends to stay safe as well- especially with blind cords and window coverings. Follow these tips for a safe living environment and spread awareness that October is National Window Covering Safety Month.
Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Go Cordless
Warning labels suggest that dangling cords can be a strangling danger. Using cordless blinds or an inaccessible cord is the best prevention.
Smart Furniture Placement
Keeping cribs, beds or playpens away from windows will prevent the opportunity of a child becoming entangled in any cords. If possible, keep all furniture along walls that do not have windows, especially ones that your child is in regularly or play on.
Make Loose Cords Safe
Make sure all tassels and cords are pulled as short as possible. Install a hook on the wall next to your windows to wrap any long cords around to shorten them and keep them out of reach.
Proper Installation
Ensure that all your cords and blinds are installed correctly, limiting unnecessary movement and fallen blinds.
Replace Old Blinds
Change your old blinds into updated cordless blinds. If you are unable to replace them, you can retrofit older window coverings – learn how to here.
Additional Resources
Looking for more resources to learn about how you can take action to make your living environment a safer space? Check out these additional Window Safety resources:
Window Covering Safety Council
Get Involved
Celebrate National Window Covering Safety Month and show us you know your ABCS by filling out our Awareness of Blind Cord Safety form.
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This blog was orginally published 09/2016, updated 10/2018.