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Curtain Cords
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It seems like common sense to keep a baby or toddler away from any dangling cord, which could quickly become a strangling noose. But different types of window coverings -- old and new -- present an array of threats, and in some cases it's possible to create more danger even as you try to minimize the hazard.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) outlines three strangulation hazards: the continuous loop cord or cords that lead to one tassel; a knot cord that creates a dangerous loop; and the so-called inner loops that run through the horizontal slats of blinds.
Since 1994, the USCPSC has stepped in twice to recall products and...
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Reminder: Don't only make your home safe - look around wherever you are with your baby
If your house is free of cords, your child may still be in danger somewhere else. When visiting family and friends scan their homes and do a quick safety check in your head. If they have any of the dangerous types of cords ask if you can throw them up to the topmost part of the blinds so they will be out of reach for your children. Try to do this without drawing too much attention to yourself in front of the kids. There is nothing kids want more than to get at what mommy is trying to keep them away from. If moving the cords is not an option, make sure that your kids stay clear of them while you are visiting.
I am sure there are products that keep cords out of the way while still keeping the cords usable - - does anyone know of any such products?
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