HOW TO CHILD PROOF BLINDS?
The biggest risk that blinds pose to children is from their cords. Blind cords are made with incredibly strong material in order to make them long-lasting. This means that they aren’t easy to break and are very easy to get tangled up in. All the points that we’re going to discuss below are going to revolve around childproofing blind cords around your home.
Keeping the Cord out of Reach
The quickest way to child proof blinds is to simply take the cord and tuck it somewhere out of sight and reach of your child. While this can be a good temporary measure, it will become annoying in the long run. Tucking your cord away every time you use it can be hectic. Also, even if the cord’s end has been tucked away, your child can still grab hold of it from somewhere inside of your blinds.
Adjust the Cord’s Length
You can call over window treatment experts and have them adjust the length of your blind cords. They can shorten its length, making it harder to reach, and also tighten the overall cord so your child cannot grab it from inside of your blinds. Shortening your cord’s length can be a great way to child proof horizontal and vertical blinds around your house. A shorter cord will remain out of their reach. Just make sure to remove any furniture that your children may climb onto as well. This method is a great safety solution for any blinds in your kids room.
Invest in Cordless Blinds
These blinds will cost you a bit of money, but they will maximize child safety in the long run. The biggest problem area of a blind in a home with children is the cord system. Cordless blinds are designed to function without any cords, making them totally kid friendly and great blinds for any kids room. You can find a wide variety of cordless blinds in the market, ranging from simple blinds with a push and pull mechanism to blinds that have motorized controls for their lift mechanism.
You may not even have to get new blinds installed from scratch. If it’s possible, a window treatment company may also be able to convert your existing blinds into cordless ones. So, you can child proof vertical blinds in your home by having them upgraded to cordless ones.
CONCLUSION
Child proofing blinds in your house is essential. You can child proof blinds in a number of ways, ranging from simple stop-gap measures to long-lasting solutions. A blind’s cord system poses the highest threat to your children, which is why it’s recommended that parents get cordless blinds instead.
You can convert your blinds into cordless ones in a number of ways. There are a ton of design options available to you. A capable window treatment company such as ourselves can help you figure out what design and cordless system work best for you. So, get in touch with us today so that we can start working on providing you with durable window blinds for your home with the assurance of child safety!
