Torgie’s Point of View

“Security and Safety are foremost in our minds.” This is part of a statement made by Adventure World Child Development Center here in Wilmington, NC.

It is a statement that reflects how the majority of people feel here in Wilmington, NC when we discuss keeping our children safe.

Statistics show that accidents are the leading cause of death among children. Suffocation is the leading cause of accidental deaths in children. Many of these accidents could be prevented with a little thought and care, especially in child proofing our homes. Some strangulation hazards include drawstrings on clothing, hanging crib toys, choking on food and window blind cords.

The window treatment industry has seen the need make adjustments for the safety of our children. Organizations such as the WCSC (Window Covering Safety Council) have some safety tips that are very helpful in keeping our infants and children safe. They suggest replacing Roman Shades or Roll-Up Blinds that have looped pull cords or exposed inner cords. The inner cords on these window treatments are a hazard if the child pulls on them. This is because it may result in the cord forming a loop around the child’s neck. It is also important to replace or repair window blinds sold before 2001 because the outer cord of these blinds ends in a loop and are a strangulation hazard. So as a precaution, there is a need to install cordless window coverings in your child’s bedroom and other areas of the home.

There are many choices to choose from such as, Cordless Cellular Shades or Honeycomb Shades with a spring-loaded cordless operation system. Another good choice is Vertical Blinds and Mini Blinds, designed with a safety wand which rotate the blinds open or closed. A versatile option is Window Shades that come in a variety of design, color, and fabric and include the cordless feature of a decorative pull. Another great choice is Wood Blinds or Plantation Shutters that can be used with a remote control device which can with the simple touch of a button open and close the blinds up to 50 feet away. Almost every type of corded window treatment, window covering and window blind is now available in cordless style.

The importance of keeping our children safe and out of danger cannot be over emphasized. Cordless window treatments are one way we can keep our children safe. For complete information on cordless window coverings, window blinds, and window treatments, call a window blind consultant here in Wilmington, NC to get started on child proofing your home.

Torgie   (SW)

Wilmington, NC