Help Spread the Word
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window coverings are among the leading household hazards due to the risk of child strangulation, so choose cordless or inaccessible-cord options and help raise awareness by downloading and sharing safety resources.
WCSC urges parents and caregivers to check their window coverings for exposed or dangling cords which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.
October is National Window Covering Safety Month
Parents are urged to inspect their homes for corded window coverings and replace them with cordless products.
Little Hands PSA (:30 Seconds)
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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Spread the word about window covering cord safety
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Hidden Hazard in the Home
Corded window coverings are one of the top hidden hazards in the home.
Got a Crawler in the House?
Understand the danger of corded window coverings to infants and young children.
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WCSC's Childproofing Checklist
Expert safety tips to keep your little ones safe at home.
Best for Kids Certification Logo
Look for the label! Cordless options can easily be identified by the Best for Kids™ certification label, available on products at all major US retailers.
Know the ABCs of Window Covering Safety
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.
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.