Window Covering Safety Council

10/15/2026

Tied a cord up out of reach? Securing or ‎shortening a cord may reduce access, but it does ‎not eliminate the hazard. In homes where young ‎children live or visit, make replacing corded ‎products with cordless options the goal.‎ Learn more... https://bit.ly/4fICjIk

10/12/2026

Little hands are curious, but we can make sure ‎some things are never in reach. Watch and share ‎WCSC’s “Little Hands” PSA this Window Covering ‎Safety Month.‎ https://bit.ly/4j7zwvy ‎

Corded window coverings pose a potential strangulation hazards to y...

10/08/2026

Awareness is high ⬆️, but action is low ⬇️. A 2026 ‎national survey found 84% of households with ‎children recognize that window covering pull ‎cords can pose a strangulation hazard, yet only ‎‎27% have replaced corded blinds with cordless ‎alternatives. This Window Covering Safety ‎Month, turn awareness into action. Read more about the survey: https://bit.ly/4deanfb

10/05/2026

Did you know? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety ‎Commission calls corded window coverings one ‎of the top hidden hazards in American homes. Go ‎cordless to help prevent accidents with infants ‎and young children‎

10/01/2026

October is Window Covering Safety Month! ‎Parents and caregivers: check your window ‎coverings for exposed or dangling cords and go ‎‎ to help eliminate safety hazards ‎to infants and young children. ‎Learn more > https://bit.ly/4mcnLC6 ‎

09/16/2026

Baby Safety Month is a reminder to look at familiar rooms with fresh eyes. As babies grow ‎into crawlers and climbers, their reach changes quickly.‎ Window covering cords deserve a place on every family’s routine safety checklist. ‎

08/25/2026

If your child spends time with grandparents, ‎babysitters or other caregivers, add this to ‎the conversation: are their window coverings ‎cordless? Safety ‎checks matter in every home where young ‎children spend time.‎ Discover more about this important safety step >> https://windowcoverings.org

08/21/2026

Little hands are curious — and that’s exactly ‎why window covering safety matters. Watch ‎and share WCSC’s “Little Hands” PSA for a ‎quick reminder to use cordless window ‎coverings or products with inaccessible ‎cords in homes with young children.‎

Corded window coverings pose a potential strangulation hazards to y...

08/12/2026

If there's kids in the home, there's more to window coverings than just aesthetics. When shopping for new blinds or shades look for products with the ‎Best for Kids™ certification label on products at all major US retailers — it helps ‎parents and caregivers identify window ‎coverings designed for homes with young ‎children.‎

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4yRYMeY

08/04/2026

August is a natural time for families to reset ‎routines and refresh the spaces kids use ‎every day. As bedrooms, playrooms and ‎reading corners get more use during busy ‎weekdays, take a minute to check nearby ‎windows: keep any window covering cords ‎out of reach, and move cribs, beds, furniture ‎and toys away from windows.‎ Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fICjIk