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Window blind cord safety for children: six household steps

Blind cords can pose a strangulation hazard for children; cordless coverings are the priority, not simply tying cords up.

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The U.S. CPSC recommends cordless window coverings where young children are present. Retrofitting corded systems can reduce but cannot eliminate the hazard. Check the product-specific instructions and consult a qualified installer where needed.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect blinds, shades and curtains for dangling pull cords, continuous loops and accessible inner lift cords.
2. Prioritize replacing corded window coverings with cordless models in every room where a child might spend time; a tied-up cord is not cordless.
3. Move cribs, beds, chairs, toy boxes and other climbable furniture well away from windows and cords.
4. Until replacement, check cord stops and loop-tension devices against the product instructions, recognizing these only reduce—not eliminate—the risk.
5. Continuous-loop devices need correct fasteners for the wall or floor. Do not tie loose cords together in a way that creates another loop.
6. Review every window covering with all caregivers. Stop using and replace systems with loose restraints or unsafe older cord designs.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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