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Six steps to reduce window blind cord hazards for children

Cordless coverings are the safest choice around children; tying or securing old cords cannot remove all risk.

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U.S. CPSC

Original U.S. CPSC guidance: Six steps to reduce window blind cord hazards for children

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CPSC warns that accessible blind cords can cause silent strangulation even with adults nearby. Replacement with truly cordless coverings is the priority.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect blinds, shades and draperies in every room for pull cords, continuous loops and accessible inner cords.
2. Prioritize genuinely cordless coverings wherever children live or visit. Check product labeling and installation instructions.
3. Until replacement, move cribs, beds, couches and climbable furniture away from window cords.
4. Use manufacturer-approved safety devices and properly anchor continuous-loop cords if present. These measures reduce but do not eliminate risk.
5. Do not rely on tying cords up or tucking them out of sight. Inspect inner cords and older coverings too.
6. Recheck during moves and visits to relatives or childcare sites. Restrict access and replace risky coverings with cordless products as soon as practical.

Original U.S. CPSC guidance: Six steps to reduce window blind cord hazards for children

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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