14.10.2019 Make your home safer by Somfy Team Improving Child Safety in Your Home with Somfy There are a number of dangers that can result from having blind cords in your home around children. Read on for a helpful solution. If you're a new parent, there are a lot of safety measures you should consider when it comes to your home. Keeping a baby safe can seem like a daunting task, particularly around blind cords. Traditional blinds can be a danger to curious toddlers and babies, and even if they're tucked out of the way, your mind still won't be completely at ease. Investing in motorised window furnishings can eliminate the need for blind cords entirely, helping you feel better and keeping your baby safe. The Risks Unfortunately the majority of blind cord injuries and deaths in babies come from strangulation. Children can easily become entangled in the cords of window furnishings. Kidsafe Australia aims to educate parents that it only takes a split second for a serious injury to occur. Sadly, a lot of strangulation injuries can happen silently and turn fatal in just seconds, so it's impractical to assume that constant supervision is enough to prevent these injuries. Tying the Cords Up Isn't Always a Solution Tying the cords of your blinds and windows may seem like a safe and easy solution, but this isn't always the case. There have been incidences where children get caught up in the loops that their parents have tied to keep the cords out of the way. To ensure complete safety with babies and the cords of blinds, it's always best to eliminate them completely. Motorised Window Furnishings as a Solution With Somfy, blinds, curtains, and more are available as motorised solutions that don't require cords to control them. If you're living in a home with small children, investing in motorised window furnishings is a valuable payment that will result in peace of mind and improved safety of your children. Questions? Let Us Know We are here to help. If you are interested in Somfy-motorised curtains or blinds for your home, obtain a quote today! Find out more Categories Make your home safer Tags Home safety Presence simulation Please accept cookies to leave a comment Accept cookies Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.