| re is an alarming increase of accidents involving | | | | cords, so you must do something to prevent |
| children who play near their house windows. | | | | such things from happening. As of 2001, cords for |
| Strangulation or even head concussion are some | | | | window blinds are now safer and more reliable. An |
| things that should be avoided, especially in the | | | | upgrade kit could be bought in stores. This kit |
| supposed comfort of your own house. You would | | | | includes the important tools needed to stop |
| not want to find your youngest son or your | | | | strangulations. Tassels and cord stoppers can also |
| favorite pet choking on a piece of string attached | | | | be bought and used for those window shades |
| to the blinds, or have someone accidentally hit his | | | | that have been bought before 2001. If, however, |
| head on a window glass. This is why it is a must | | | | you are still feeling paranoid over your |
| to know certain steps to prevent such things | | | | family’s safety regarding blinds, then it is |
| from happening. | | | | now time to call your dealer and replace the |
| In order to avoid any head injuries caused by | | | | shades with a more ideal window covering. |
| windows, you might want to consider using | | | | There is another safety device that you can buy. |
| window stops, especially if your window keeps on | | | | Window guards are now being sold in the market |
| opening even if it is meant to stay closed. Using | | | | as an item that gives the best results in terms of |
| this device will help your window stay locked, thus | | | | home safety. What are window guards? These |
| providing safety and security for the people in | | | | are bars that help prevent broken wounds |
| your house. You must only use this, however, if it | | | | sustained from falls whenever one leans over a |
| is perfectly fine to keep your windows closed | | | | window. It is installed in front of the window either |
| most of the time. But if you do not want that, | | | | horizontally or vertically. When buying one of |
| then it is best to buy another safety device that | | | | these window guards, it is best to look for one |
| allows the window to stop swinging in order to | | | | with a release mechanism so that the bars can be |
| avoid accidents. | | | | fully opened immediately in case an emergency |
| If you have in your house window shades or | | | | occurs, like fire or flood. |
| roller blinds instead of curtains, then it is important | | | | Do not feel too confident and do not start telling |
| to remember that these devices also pose a | | | | yourself that you are already safe inside your |
| threat to the safety of your family. Some roller | | | | home. You should always remember that even |
| blinds tend to have long cords that dangle from | | | | the smallest and simplest of household objects |
| their rods. This means that anyone’s neck | | | | can pose a threat to the welfare of your family, |
| could get tangled, causing immediate death or | | | | so be alert and check your windows to ensure an |
| severe accidents due to strangulation. A number | | | | undisturbed lifestyle. |
| of infants have already fallen victims with these | | | | |