This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council. All opinions are 100% mine.

October is Window Covering Safety Month. It’s the perfect time of year to learn more about having safe window coverings in your home and to take a look at the windows in your own home and evaluate their safety. 

I read up on window covering safety earlier this year and now look not only in our home but it’s something I look at when we travel to be aware of. We traveled to so many different rentals this summer when we were in Europe and many of the homes were hundreds of years old. Windows and their window coverings were something I noticed each time. Once you know what to look for, it’s easy to become aware of what’s safe and what’s not safe. Then, for your own home you can update window coverings so it’s not something you have to worry about. 

Window Covering Safety Month 

When checking your window coverings look for exposed or dangling cords. These can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. Also look to see if corded window coverings have looped pull cords or accessible inner cords: these too pose a strangulation hazard. Tasseled pull cords should be tucked away and out of the reach of children.

Did you know?

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), one of the top hidden hazards in the home are corded window coverings because they can be a potential strangulation hazard for infants and young children. 

If it’s time to replace your window coverings install only cordless window coverings. This is easier than ever before! Recently, US Safety Standard requires that all stock products be cordless, or have inaccessible cords. You can also look for products marked with the Best for Kids™ certification label.  Products with this Best for Kids™ label have gone through third party testing and are designed for use in homes with young kids. 

For more information on window covering safety and what to look for, visit the Window Covering Safety Council.

Who is the Window Covering Safety Council?

The Window Covering Safety Council  or the WCSC is a council dedicated to educating consumers about window covering cord safety. The Window Covering Safety Council 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.