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Window-blind cord safety: why cordless is best for children

Dangling blind and shade cords can be hazardous to children. Inspect each room and prioritize cordless replacements.

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that children can become entangled in window-covering cords quickly and silently. Cordless products are the safest choice in homes where children live or visit. Tying or restraining cords is only an interim risk reduction, not a substitute for replacement.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Inspect pull cords, looped cords and inner cords on blinds, shades and curtains in every room, not only the child's bedroom.
Prioritize replacing coverings with products explicitly labeled cordless wherever children live or visit.
Until replacement, move cribs, beds, chairs, toys and climbable furniture away from windows and cords, preferably to another wall.
For remaining cords, follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper tension devices and cord stops. Never tie loose cords together to create another loop.
Check older blinds for hidden inner cords as well. Stop using and seek replacement for damaged or unverifiable products.
Tell household members and caregivers about the risk and review rooms used by visiting children. Temporary restraints do not replace cordless coverings.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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