Babyproofing often starts with outlets, cabinet doors, stairs and sharp corners. But one potential hazard can blend into the background… cords on blinds, shades and other window coverings. A 2026 national survey found that 84% of households with children recognize that pull cords can pose a strangulation hazard, yet only 27% have replaced corded blinds […]
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National Survey Finds Parents Aware of At-Home Dangers—But Few Taking Action to Prevent Risk NEW YORK, NY (June 18, 2026) — A new national survey reveals that while parents are actively babyproofing their homes, many are missing a critical safety step that could help prevent serious accidents. According to the survey, nearly 3 in
WCSC Partners with the National Association of EMS Physicians to Raise Awareness of the Potential Strangulation Hazard of Corded Window Coverings New York, NY (October 4, 2025) – Corded window coverings are a top hidden hazard in the home, posing a strangulation risk to young children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). To
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Revised ANSI/WCMA Window Covering Safety Standard Goes into Effect on June 1, 2024 Vast Majority of Custom Window Coverings Sold in US Market Will be Cordless NEW YORK, NY (June 7, 2024)—More window covering products sold in the United States will be cordless or have inaccessible or short helper cords as result of a revised
It can be a stressful time of year for children and parents: Back to school season. While it can be exciting to go to school, young children may face the anxiety of not know who will be in their class, who their teacher is, and may struggle in developing a new routine. Parents also may
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Homes with children may have potentially hazardous window coverings despite high awareness of this “top hidden hazard” NEW YORK, NY (July 12, 2023)—A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that the majority of parents (86%) were aware of the risk of strangulation to infants and young children from corded window
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Spring often brings that urge to do some cleaning, purging, and updating. It’s also a great time to check your home for safety issues and make upgrades. These tips will help you prioritize and get the most out of your springtime clean-out. General Spring Cleaning While you probably have your own routine, there are some
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When the grandkids are headed over, you probably prepare by thinking about activities to do together, books to read, and what favorite snacks you should have on-hand. Safety is likely something you think about when going for walks on a busy street or at the pool, but it might not be top of mind for
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Parents who have multiple children will likely go through the baby proofing process multiple times. They have the advantage of learning from prior children to find out what works, what does not work, and areas that may be troublesome. The layout of your home and any appliances or risks that are around the home may
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