Creating a child-friendly home means thinking about every potential hazard – including window coverings. Traditional blinds with loose cords or chains can pose a serious risk of entanglement, making it essential to choose child-safe alternatives.
At Brighton Sunblinds, we prioritise safety by offering a range of cordless, motorised, and tensioned blinds, as well as shutters that provide a completely hazard-free solution. Here’s how you can ensure your home is both stylish and safe.
Safe by Design: Blinds & Shutters with Built-in Safety
One of the best ways to keep children safe is by choosing window coverings that eliminate risks from the start. Some of the safest options include:
Shutters: The Ultimate Child-Safe Choice
Plantation shutters are one of the best options for child safety. With no cords, chains, or loose parts, they provide complete peace of mind. They’re also highly durable, easy to clean, and excellent for light control and insulation – a practical and stylish investment for any home.
Tension Pleated Blinds: A Secure & Stylish Option
Tension pleated blinds are another fantastic child-safe solution. Designed with a spring-tensioned system, they require no cords or chains for operation. They fit snugly within the window frame, making them ideal for tilt-and-turn windows, conservatories, and skylights.
Motorised Blinds: Safety Meets Convenience
For a modern and high-tech solution, motorised blinds allow you to control your window coverings with the touch of a button or through a smart home system – completely removing the need for cords.
Cordless & Wand-Controlled Blinds
Instead of a traditional cord, these blinds use a simple wand mechanism or a spring-loaded system, ensuring safety while still being easy to operate.
Built-in Safety Systems for Chain & Corded Blinds
If you prefer traditional blinds but still want a child-safe solution, look for built-in safety mechanisms, such as:
✔ Chain-Break Connectors – These automatically disconnect under pressure, reducing the risk of entanglement.
✔ Cord & Chain Tidies & Tensioners – These secure the cords to the wall, keeping them taut and out of reach.
Stay Compliant with UK Child Safety Regulations
Since 2014, UK safety laws have required all new blinds to include built-in child safety features. If your home still has older blinds, it may be time to upgrade to a safer alternative.
Find the Perfect Child-Safe Blinds or Shutters for Your Home
Choosing the right child-safe window covering can be overwhelming, but our expert team is here to help. Whether you’re considering shutters, tension pleated blinds, motorised options, or traditional blinds with safety features, we’ll guide you to the perfect choice.
Child safety features in blinds don’t just protect young children – they also help keep pets safe. There have been many unfortunate instances where pets have become entangled in corded blinds, sometimes with tragic consequences. By choosing cordless, motorised, or tensioned blinds, you can create a safer home for both children and pets.
📞 Call us on 01273 608208 or 📧 email us at sales@brightonsunblinds.co.uk to explore our child-safe options and book a consultation.
At Brighton Sunblinds, we’re committed to making homes safer and smarter – one window at a time.
