Child Safety Products and Tips
Child Safe Window Coverings
We have compiled a wide range of child Safe By Design window coverings.
- These include:
- Motorised Blinds
- Crank Operated Roller Blinds
- Tensioned Pleated Blinds
- Perfect Fit Blinds
- Intu Blinds
Integral Child Safety Systems
Some blinds have integrated child safety systems
As a result these reduce the risk posed by chains & cords but must be used correctly and in conjunction with a cleat
The devices generally activate at varying pressures between 2.5kg and 5.5kg due to manufacturing limitations and to ensure they stay within the regulations
Choosing from our Safe By Design Range is still the safest option
Non Integral Child Safety Devices
Non integral safety devices such as a cleat will be fitted if you do choose blinds with looped cords
Therefore this will be securely fixed to an adjacent surface out of the reach of children. The cord must be secured as shown after each and every operation of the blind
If it is a product with a chain a tensioner will be securely fixed to an adjacent surface and at the maximum distance from the top of the blind so the chain is held permanently taut by the device
However choosing from our Safe By Design Blinds is still the safest option
Safety Tips
Choosing Safe By Design window coverings is always the safest option, so you do choose blinds with looped cords, reduce the risks by
1) Tying up the cords securely out of children’s reach, using the cleat after every operation
2) Moving your child’s cot, bed, playpen or highchair away from the window blind
3) Moving other furniture away from the window blind too, as young children love to climb