How to Choose Child-Safe Window Treatments Near Apex, NC
When you have small pets or children that live in or frequent your home, their safety is of the utmost importance. Childproofing a home can be an extensive undertaking, so we are here to help. Child-safe window treatments are one area that is often overlooked but is very important, as long dangling cords can present a strangulation or choking hazard. Luckily for you, window treatments are our area of expertise! Here are a few things to think about as you’re planning your childproofing campaign.
1. Look for Cordless Adjustment Options
Dangling and looping cord adjustments create a risk of strangulation for small children, so we recommend seeking cordless alternatives. As a bonus, they look great and are as easy or even easier to operate than traditional cord adjustments. Consider these options available from Hunter Douglas:
- LiteRise® is a true cordless adjustment system. Simply push up on the bottom rail of your window treatments and release them to set them in place.
Try it on Design Studio Roller Shades.
- SimpleLift® offers extra protection against unwanted or accidental adjustments. Press the button on the bottom rail to adjust and release it to lock it in place.
Try it on Parkland® Wood Blinds.
- UltraGlide® is a retractable adjustment system that works similarly to traditional cord loops while eliminating the long dangling hazard.
Try it on Designer Banded Shades.
- Wand Control allows you to simply twist the fixed wand to adjust your window treatments.
Try it on Provenance® Woven Wood Shades.
2. Choose Short Window Fashions
3. Avoid Blinds Whenever Possible
Not only do you need to keep your home safe for children, but sometimes you need to protect it from children as well. Blinds are a case where both statements are true at once. Blinds pose a hazard since curious children are often tempted to stick their limbs through the slats or even their heads. Those same children can also damage your blinds when they get tangled in them. Don’t even get us started on dogs charging at mail carriers or cats chasing birds into them. As much as we love blinds, they just aren’t the best choice for homes with children or pets. If you must go with blinds, search for cordless styles such as EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds by Hunter Douglas.
4. Consider Upgrading to an Automated System
For the ultimate child safety and convenience, add PowerView® Automation to your Hunter Douglas window treatments. Use the remote, the app, or even your Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, or Apple devices for voice control.
Improve Your Safety Today
Let Benchmark Shutters and Shades help you make your home safer for children and pets. We carry a wide selection of window fashions that are as safe as they are beautiful. Call us at (919) 363-3284 or request a consultation online. We happily serve all of Central North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, and the surrounding area.