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The Window Covering Safety Council Partners With Design Star Kim Myles

Chic and Cordless is In Style Every Season New York, NY – The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC), a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings dedicated to educating parents and caregivers to only use cordless window covering products in homes with young children, has partnered with interior design expert and TV personality, Kim Myles. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings ... Read More

September is Baby Safety Month

Use These Tips to Keep Your Home Safe NEW YORK, NY– September is Baby Safety Month and is also an especially busy time for parents if toddlers and older children head back to school or daycare. Therefore, now is a good time to do a thorough walk through the home to ensure all rooms are baby-proofed and child-friendly so parents and caregivers can feel more at ease. The Window Covering ... Read More

Safety Officials, Industry Leaders Urge Parents to Inspect Home for Hidden Window Cord Hazards

National Awareness Effort in October WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is urging parents and caregivers during October to check all window coverings for exposed or dangling cords that could pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. Industry leaders, government officials and safety advocates all agree that only cordless window coverings, or those with inaccessible cords, should be used in homes with young children. To heighten ... Read More

Winter Safety Guidelines from the Window Covering Safety Council

Safety Tips to Help Keep Children Safe Indoors and Outside New York, NY With the winter season comes snow days, sledding, hot chocolate, and many other fun activities families can enjoy together. Children may want to run outside and play at the first sign of snow, but it is important to keep in mind the hazards cold weather can bring. Whether spending time outside in the snow or staying cozy and ... Read More

Child Safety Tips For Family Vacation

Make sure your summer home, hotel or rental is both safe and fun for kids   NEW YORK, NY – Summertime is a key time for family getaways. Whether for the whole summer or just for a weekend, spending time away from home can provide unforgettable memories. When settling into your temporary living space, whether it’s a summer home, hotel or rental, dangers exists that parents need to be aware ... Read More