The Best Window Treatment for Your Kids

When considering your child’s safety, you might feel that ridding your home of all the curtains and blinds is the only solution. Well, that’s not the case. There are a few simple window treatment types that’ll keep your child safe without giving up the visual appeal of your home.

First, here are four main things to consider when choosing the best window treatment for your kids:

Window cords are a huge strangulation risk to young children. They can accidentally get entangled in the loops. Dealing with these hazards must be a top priority when it comes to your children. If your window treatment has cords then you should opt for a safer window treatment.

To ensure that your children get the best sleep possible, enter blackout window treatments. They block sunlight from coming through your windows and turn the room into a calm and cozy cocoon any time of the day. A dark environment signals the body that it’s time to go to sleep. So, blackout shades are perfect for getting your kids to sleep even when it’s still light outside.

You want to look for window treatments that are low-maintenance, easy-to-clean and most importantly, durable. Toddlers can often be rough on things and enjoy getting their filthy hands on anything that piques their curiosity.

When choosing window treatments, try not to choose anything that’s too specific to your child’s age. There are so many options and selections to choose from when customizing your kid’s windows treatments, and we can sometimes get out of hand. Your little baby will be a big kid in just a blink of an eye. You want to change the big, noticeable items like window treatments as your child gets older.

Cordless shades or blinds are the best options if you have children. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the statistics of children who strangled in window cords were underreported by 50 percent. They also noted in the cases reported, 85 percent of the time parents were home.

These statistics are quite horrifying, but going cordless can forgo the potential safety hazard. You can have the option to choose from wood to fabric to vinyl and much more. Vinyl cordless blinds might be the best option for those with kids. It’s extremely low-maintenance and has ease of durability and cleaning. Some are made from carefree, stain-resistant Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC).

They’re even resistant to moisture. An even greater benefit is that they are able to block harmful UV rays when they’re closed. This provides your children with protection from the sun. They’re also very versatile, can adapt to different room lighting conditions and have an ease of use motorized tilt operating option.

Vinyl blinds also come with cloth tapes that cover open spaces for enhanced control of the lighting. This enables better sleep. There’s even a wide selection of style and color to fit the furnishings and design of your child’s bedroom.

Motorized Shades

Motorized shades are a safe, easier option for your kids. You can open and close the blinds, or raise and lower the shades with just a push of a button. You can even program them to do so at chosen times of the day. It can be quite convenient when dealing with more than one child. As a bonus, you can shut motorized shades when you’re not at home to cut energy costs.

The motorized lift system provides a safe environment by ridding it of cords. They also block out harmful UV rays, thus protecting your child from the sun. There is a wide range of opacities to choose from based on your preferred light control level. You can even still include the fun aspect by choosing graphic shades to create your child’s favorite theme.

For slightly older children you can customize their shades with posters of their favorite celebrities or make a personal collage with their favorite photos. Shades that reflex their personality can help create the perfect ambiance for their room while still ensuring safety. They avoid the danger of exposed cords while giving the added convenience of smart technology.

Shutters

Shutters are the perfect option for a traditional blinds alternative in your child’s room or playroom. They are cordless and, therefore, give you peace of mind knowing that your blinds aren’t a hazard for your children. Shutters with louvers can easily adjust for different lighting requirements depending on the time of day.

You can shut them to block outside noise and light, which will enhance their sleep at night and even during naps. The shutters can also open and let in airflow and light to control the outside view. This provides the perfect adaptability. You can even consider layering drapes over the shutters for more insulation against drastic temperatures and light.

This increases the style quotient of the room as well. Shutters provide a safe environment and offer ease of use for kids. Wood shutters can also protect your kids from drastic temperatures with their natural insulation properties. This provides cost and energy savings.

Conclusion

The different kinds of window treatments are often important to consider, especially with children. Each serves many different purposes that may best fit your preference. For more information, visit our website. To schedule an appointment for a window treatment, contact us today.