Child Safety

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All installations by Simply Blinds are in accordance with UK standards

It is a fact that the UK has seen the loss of several toddlers a few years ago, after becoming entangled in a window blind cord and it’s a tragedy that could be avoided.
For families who already have blinds or curtains installed, we recommend a safety check and a visit to the local hardware or curtain store to install the correct device if required.
For families looking to install blinds, we advise buyers to make sure their supplier has the correct safety devices and does not leave any additional cord length.

RoSPA Product Safety UK provide these tips to inspecting your home, Safety at home

  • Go through every room in your home and check for any blinds or curtains with long cords that are either loose or looped.  Remember, this includes any cords that are within children’s reach at floor level or near furniture they can climb on.
  • Do not put children’s cots, beds, highchairs or playpens near a window where children can reach the blind or curtain cords. The cords can get around children’s necks and strangle them while they are playing or sleeping.
  • Do not place sofas, chairs, tables, shelves or bookcases near windows with corded blinds or curtains. Young children often like to climb onto furniture to look out the window. If they can reach the cords, they may quickly become entangled in them, lose their footing and suffer strangulation or serious injuries.
  • Make sure blind and curtain cords are not hanging anywhere within children’s reach.  Loose cords can easily wrap around and strangle children who are jumping, playing or climbing nearby.
  • Always supervise children in any rooms with reachable blind or curtain cords.  Accidental strangulation can happen very quickly, so never leave children alone in these rooms, even for a short while.