How to make existing blinds safer for children?

author: Frans

2023-03-29

Blinds come in an endless range of colours and fi nishes but when buying new blinds for your home, you must consider the way they are operated.

Safe by Design A blind which is Safe by Design is one that is cordless or has concealed or tensioned cords.

• Usually these blinds are pushed or pulled into position

• Motorised blinds can also remove the need for operating cords at the side of the blind

• Wooden blinds and external blinds are other cordless styles of window dressing

Always consider these blind styles first when choosing your blinds.

Some Venetian blind styles can be raised, lowered and tilted by hand without operating cords and chains,Motorised blinds are easy to operate and have no cords or chains. Some are battery operated too so do not need connecting to the mains

Window blinds are an increasingly popular form of window dressing with virtually limitless designs, styles, finishes and operating methods.

Some existing blinds may have cords or chains to operate the blind which could prove hazardous to babies and young children if they can gain access to the blind. But making existing blinds safer is quick, cheap and easy