If you have small children at home, understanding the child-safe features of window coverings is crucial. There’s no better time to assess your home’s safety than during October, which is Safety Awareness Month! Join Rocky Mountain Shutters and Shades in the Denver community as we dedicate this month to prioritizing child-safe features in both homes and schools.
Cord Safety Facts
Did you know the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission put forth a voluntary ban on loose, dangling window cords in 2018? They have since determined it needs to be mandated, as recently as 2023. Thankfully, we’ve moved on to safer alternatives. Hunter Douglas prioritized child safety long before it was mandated, replacing hazardous cords with sleek, cordless options. However, some homes across the country still have old cords lurking around. Let’s work together to banish unsafe cords for good!
Time to Add Child-Safe Features
There is no better time than now to make child safety a top priority in your home! Expectant parents often go all out baby-proofing before their little one arrives, but as kids grow from babies to adventurous toddlers and beyond, many forget to reassess their surroundings. That’s when the climbing and exploring kick in, and potential accidents can happen. By upgrading to child-safe features like cordless blinds, you can create a safer environment where your curious kids can’t pull down the shades or get tangled up. Let’s keep the fun in their exploration while ensuring safety is always at the forefront.
Explore Cordless Options
Automated Window Coverings
With the popularity of smart home systems, it just makes sense to include window coverings. Motorized blinds are cordless, convenient and a cinch to adjust. These automated options allow for effortless adjustments with a remote, an app on your phone, or a voice command to your smart device.
SoftTouch Motorization
SoftTouch™ Wand Motorization lets you move your shades with a gentle nudge on the conveniently placed wand alongside the window. Nudge to make the shades move, nudge again to make them stop. Pull too hard? The wand disconnects for added safety. This motorization is used for individual window control only.
Manual Window Coverings
With manual window coverings, adjusting your shades and blinds is as simple as a quick tug of your hand—up and down, just like that! This classic approach allows you to have full control over light and privacy in your home while enjoying a range of styles to match your décor.
LiteRise
Cordless LiteRise is an ideal choice for a child’s room. It offers easy, convenient, and safe operation. With a gentle push, these window treatments smoothly adjust up or down, staying securely in place. This design lets your child safely and effortlessly manage their own window coverings—no hassle, no danger, just peace of mind.
Cordless Shutters
Palm Beach™ Polysatin® Shutters are a fantastic choice for families with kids, as they offer a completely cordless design, removing the risks that come with dangling cords. With these shutters, there’s no need to worry about little ones getting tangled or accidentally pulling on cords, making them an incredibly safe option for children’s rooms, playrooms, and other family spaces.
View Our Safe Cord Alternatives
Every once in a while, a project comes our way where the use of cords is unavoidable. Sometimes, the layout of the home, or the lifestyle of the client, makes window treatment cords necessary. Under these circumstances, we have these options for safe cords.
UltraGlide
The UltraGlide cord is a shortened, retractable cord that stays up and out of harm’s way. Upon giving a slight pull in either direction the shade will adjust and then return to its shortened length.
Cord Tensioner
Using a cord tensioner is an option with a cord loop that is safe, but still easy to operate. Remove the risk of dangling, tangled cords by installing the cord tensioner on the window frame. The cord loop can rotate, but the dangers are gone.
You Have the Facts: Let’s Get Started!
Don’t wait any longer—our team at Rocky Mountain Shutter & Shades is here to help make your home as safe as it can be. We’ll assess the child-safe features in your space and recommend upgrades that would be most beneficial for your family. Our expert designers will guide you through the process, showcasing the latest and safest window-covering operating systems. Contact us today for a FREE Consultation in your Denver area home.
