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New Parent Blind Safety Check

Little hands find everything. This quick check helps you look at your blinds from a young child’s point of view — particularly cords, chains, furniture and sleeping areas.

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✓ Free safety resource ✓ About 2–3 minutes ✓ Personal result
Young child at home near a window with blinds
Think from their height

Something that looks well out of reach to an adult can become accessible once a child starts climbing.

Before your baby arrives

Look at the room before little hands explore it.

The most useful question isn’t simply whether a blind has a cord or chain. It is whether a baby or young child could reach it now — or get closer by climbing on something nearby.

The check looks at the blind itself, its operating system, nearby furniture and where cots, beds, highchairs and playpens are positioned.

This check does not certify that a room or home is “safe”. It is designed to help identify things that may be worth checking, changing or getting further advice about.
Your home check

Take the New Parent Blind Safety Check.

Answer each question based on what you can see in your home today. If you are unsure, choose the unsure option rather than guessing.

10 quick questions One at a time Immediate result
New Parent Blind Safety Check Follow the questions to your result
Understanding your result

Your result gives you a next step — not a pass or fail.

The check uses your answers to highlight whether nothing obvious was identified, something deserves another look, or a particular issue should be addressed.

Result 1

No issue identified from your answers

You haven’t identified an obvious issue during the check. Continue to review the room as your child grows, particularly if furniture is moved or they become able to climb higher.

Result 2

Worth checking a little more closely

One or more answers suggests something is uncertain. Take another look at the blind, its operating system and what a child could reach around the window.

Result 3

Action recommended

At least one answer has identified something that deserves attention. Keep young children away from the potential issue until it has been addressed.

What to do next

If something needs attention, deal with the cause.

Don’t remove a fitted safety device or improvise a repair if you are unsure what the blind requires.

Check what a child could reach

Look at the window from a child’s height and include sofas, chairs, tables, toy boxes, shelves and other climbing routes.

Move furniture where appropriate

Keep cots, children’s beds, highchairs, playpens and climbable furniture away from blind cords and chains.

Keep safety devices in place

If a fitted device is loose, damaged or missing, get appropriate advice rather than removing it or creating an improvised fix.

Recheck older or unfamiliar blinds

Older blinds may pre-date more recent child-safety requirements and can deserve closer inspection.

Need help with your blinds?

If your check has raised a question, we can help.

If you’re considering new blinds or you are unsure about the best option for a room used by young children, our team can talk through the available choices during a free home appointment.

Book a free home appointment 0800 059 0747
Official guidance

Want to check something in more detail?

These independent sources provide detailed blind-safety guidance for parents, carers and homes where young children live or visit.

British Blind & Shutter Association

BBSA child-safety guidance

Information on safe-by-design products, safety devices and checking existing blinds.

Visit BBSA ↗ Make It Safe

Practical blind-safety advice

Guidance for homes where babies and young children live or regularly visit.

Visit Make It Safe ↗ Northern Ireland

NI Direct blind cord safety

Practical Northern Ireland guidance on blind cords, furniture and children’s sleeping and play areas.

Visit NI Direct ↗

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