Child Safety First
October is Child Safety Month and what could be more important that the safety of our children and grandchildren. I find it amazing that parents would put cribs in front of the window and therefore next to the cords on blinds and shades. But even if the crib is away from the window, children can still get tangled in cords. So beware and be aware. Here are some safety tips put out by Hunter Douglas that can apply to many situations.
- Use window guards on all windows above the first floor. Screens aren’t strong enough to stop a fall; they are meant to keep insects out, not to keep children in.
- If it’s necessary to keep windows open for ventilation, install locks that limit the size of the opening.
- For sliding glass doors, install safety glass that won’t shatter. Additionally, apply bright stickers at a child’s eye level to alert him or her to the presence of glass.
- Be sure to keep all furniture and cribs away from windows.
- Don’t forget window covering cords can be hazardous.
One of the greatest inventions by the window treatment industry is the cordless blinds or shades. You just put your hand under the bottom rail and the shade can be gently pushed up or pulled down. There are no cords on the side to get longer as the shade goes up, so there are no cords for a child or a pet to tangled in.
And there is always the motorization option. Don’t you need another remote in your house??
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