Are Blackout Blinds Safe For Nurseries?

There are a lot of questions that come to mind when people are considering what type of furnishings to put in a nursery. Overall, blackout blinds are a great choice for nurseries, but there are some steps you need to take to make sure they are safe for your baby.

First of all, blackout blinds can keep you nursery dark when you want your child to sleep and allow you the flexibility of adjusting the light in the room while still maintaining privacy. So, if you're going to be in the nursery during the day (and not just for naptime), it's a great way to allow for playtime without compromising your privacy.

So, what do you need to do to make sure your blackout blinds are safe for your nursery? The best way is to choose motorized blackout blinds. Those, however, are typically out of the budget. The next best thing is to choose blackout blinds that are operated with a wand, not a cord. Oftentimes, you'll get the choice. However, this usually does not apply to the pulling up/down operation. So, you can choose to remove the cords for that or cut them so no small child can reach.

If you already have blackout blinds that are cord operated, you'll need to make sure the cords of your blackout blinds don't have any loops. You also need to be sure not to tie the cords together and create a loop that is big enough for a child's head to fit through. Like I previously mentioned, cutting the cords to a height that a child can't reach, is probably your best option. If you don't want to do this, you can choose to add a cleat block, which allows you to tie the blackout blinds cords up high, keeping them out of your child's reach.