What Makes Window Treatments Child Safe?
The biggest risk to children presented by window treatments is the cord used to raise, lower, open, or close the treatment. These cords pose a significant choking hazard; the risk is great enough that the Government of Canada has implemented regulations governing the manufacture of corded window coverings.
The safest window treatment is one without cords. Cordless and motorized systems have become more common throughout the years; these systems improve safety while maintaining or improving ease of use.
Fabrics matter , too; you can choose textiles that are made without harmful chemicals or allergens. When you’re getting vinyl products, low-VOC products matter, too.
Why Choose Us?
Blind Ambitions has proudly served families in Winnipeg since 1990. That’s over 35 years of experience creating child and pet-safe window coverings. We offer solutions, incorporating blinds, drapery, and shades to create the exact aesthetic and ambiance you’re looking for—all while keeping your children and pets safe.
Long before there were regulations on cords from the Government of Canada, we were offering cordless and motorized window treatment solutions. We have the experience. We have the products. We have your back.
Our Safe Window Solutions
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, provide excellent insulation and light control. They are easy to keep clean; all that’s needed is feather duster! We offer cellular shades that are cordless, you simply raise and lower the shades by hand; a motorized wand, or full motorization with a remote control. They are available in both light filtering and room-darkening fabrics.
Roller Shades
Roller shades are an elegant, modern shade that consists of a simple, hemmed piece of material mounted to a roller. We offer roller shades that can be raised and lowered by hand, a motorized wand or a remote. Our fabric and vinyl roller shades are easy to clean, and the vinyl shades are low-VOC.
Sheer Shades
Sheer shades allow soft natural light to pass through while providing UV protection. We offer a wide selection of sheer shades with cordless control options, including motorized and wand-controlled sheer shades.
Motorized Systems and Remote Control Systems
At Blind Ambitions, we want to make your home as beautiful and functional as possible. We can do that while protecting the safety of children and pets with our motorized window coverings. These coverings can be connected to smart hubs or controlled through apps on your smartphone. Our motorized systems can also be operated via remote control.
Materials And Features To Look For
The Window Covering Safety Council, an organization dedicated to improving the safety of window coverings, created the Best for Kids certification. This certification specifies that only products with no cords or inner cords that are not accessible qualify; features like breakaways, tie-downs, and cleats no longer qualify! The safest coverings for kids are coverings without cords.
Custom, Safe Window Solutions
Our goal is to provide everyone in Winnipeg with window treatments that they love, with all of the features they need. We are happy to tailor a custom window solution for you that matches your aesthetic without sacrificing child and pet safety. We can create custom window coverings, help you pair different window treatments together, and completely eliminate dangling cords from all of the windows in your home.
Book A Free Consultation
You can have pet and child-safe window coverings throughout your home. Blind Ambitions can help. We’ll find the perfect treatments for each of your windows, eliminating cords—we can even give you a fully automated system that allows you to open or close blinds and shades with nothing more than the sound of your voice.
Enjoy beautiful, safe window coverings. Call Blind Ambitions today!