Only use cordless window coverings or window coverings with inaccessible cords to avoid risk of strangulation to infants and young children.
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Tool Kit & Resources
30 second PSA: “Little Hands”
Kids are curious, constantly exploring the world around them. Watch and share our new public service announcement, “Little Hands,” and help spread the word about window covering cord safety and what parents can do to help keep their kids safe.
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Social Media Graphics and Sample Posts
Social Media Graphics and Sample Posts
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Infographics
Window Covering Cord Safety, Hidden Hazards in the Home, Overlooked Home Safety Hazard Survey and 4 Safety Tips to Prevent an Accident
Childproofing Check List
Expert safety tips to keep your little ones safe at home
Best for Kids Logo
Look for the label! To help parents and caregivers in making the right choice when selecting window coverings, cordless options can easily be identified by the Best for Kids™ certification label. Best for Kids products are currently available at major retailers.
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL WINDOW COVERING SAFETY MONTH
Window Covering Safety Month is supported by industry and safety experts. This campaign urges parents and caregivers to go “Cordless For Kids” and check window coverings for exposed or dangling cords which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.
To raise awareness about the dangers of corded window coverings, use the resources provided in this toolkit.
The Window Covering Safety Month Toolkit seeks to do the following during the month of October:
- Educate parents, caregivers, and public health stakeholders others about this danger and to promote the use of only cordless window coverings or those with inaccessible cords in homes with young children.
- Urge parents and caregivers to check their window coverings for exposed or dangling cords, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children and replace with cordless products.
- Promote the replacement of older products and those with accessible cords with those that are marked with the Best for Kids™ certification label which are available at all major US retailers. These products are cordless or have inaccessible cords.