Child Safety With Blind Cords
Blind cords can be a danger to young children if not properly secured. This is a common concern for parents across the UK, and if you’re looking to learn more, here are some facts you should know about child safety and blind cords:
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Blind cords can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Children can become entangled in the cords, leading to tragic circumstances.
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Children are at a higher risk of being hurt by blind cords as they are often at head height for young children and can easily be reached.
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New regulations were introduced in 2014 that require all new blinds to be fitted with safety devices to prevent the cords from being a hazard to children.
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If you have older blinds, you can add safety devices to make them safer for children. This is an easy and affordable solution to avoid a serious problem.
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It is important to keep all blind cords and chains out of reach of children. You can do this by keeping furniture away from windows and tying up cords when they are not in use.
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Regularly inspect your blinds and make sure that the cords are not tangled or in reach of children.
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It is also important to educate children on the dangers of blind cords and teach them to stay away from them.
Remember, the safety of your children is always the top priority. Take the time to inspect your blinds and make any necessary changes to keep them safe.
At Ransome Sunblinds Westbury, as well as child safety blind chains, you can also find vertical blinds, blind cords, blind spares, temporary blinds and perfect fit blind spares on our website.
For any questions about our products, get in touch via our contact form or call us on 01373 824887.