Window Shades Safety in NYC | Window Blinds and Treatments child safety

Do you rent an apartment with children in New York City? If they're below the age of 12, you should always consider child safety your top priority when it comes to buying, installing, and maintaining your shades in NYC. In order to best maintain child safety in regards to your window shades always remember the following tips:

• Install only cordless window coverings in homes with young children.
• Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window cords.
• Keep all window pull cords and inner lift cords out of the reach of children.
• Make sure that tasseled pull cords are short and continuous-loop cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall.
• Make sure cord stops are properly installed and adjusted to limit movement of inner lift cords.
• Lock cords into position whenever horizontal blinds or shades are lowered, including when they come to rest on a windowsill.

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