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  • Window cord strangulation is a preventable hazard. All window coverings sold in the U.S. after June 1, 2024 must comply with federal safety standards.

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Protect What Matters Most

Window cords are one of the most preventable hazards in American homes. Bloomin’ Blinds installs cordless and motorized treatments that meet federal safety standards — in every room where children sleep, play, or spend time.

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  • ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022
  • CPSC Oversight

Are Corded Window Treatments Safe for Homes With Children?

  • Corded window treatments are not recommended in rooms where children live, sleep, or play. Cordless and motorized alternatives eliminate the hazard entirely.
  • Window cord strangulation has been identified by the CPSC as a preventable hazard. The ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 standard, effective June 2024, requires that cords on new window coverings be inaccessible or tensioned — effectively mandating cordless or motorized designs for most new installations. Bloomin' Blinds treats this requirement as a baseline: every installation uses cordless or motorized configurations regardless of whether children are currently present in the home.

Why Cordless

The Safest Window Treatment Is One With No Cords

No Accessible Cords

Cordless treatments eliminate the accessible loops and dangling cords that pose a strangulation hazard. There is no workaround or cord management approach that matches the safety of a cordless installation.

Works in Every Room

Cordless and motorized options are available across every product category Bloomin’ Blinds carries — cellular shades, roller shades, shutters, Roman shades. Every window in your home can be treated safely.

No Design Trade-Off

Cordless and motorized treatments are available in the same fabrics, finishes, and configurations as corded options. Child safety does not require a design compromise.

Expert Installation

Bloomin’ Blinds installs every treatment to manufacturer specification — correct mounting, clean operation, and no exposed cords at any point in the installation.

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Child Safety Recommendations by Room

  • The ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 standard applies to all new window coverings. For existing installations, Bloomin' Blinds follows CPSC guidance: cordless or motorized is recommended in any room where children are present.

Room

Recommendation

Notes

Nursery / Infant's Room

  • Required
  • Infants cannot remove themselves from a hazard. Every window, no exceptions.

Children's Bedroom

  • Required
  • Applies through early adolescence. Children are present daily at all hours.

Playroom

  • Required
  • High activity increases cord contact risk. Children spend extended unsupervised time here.

Living Room / Family Room

  • Strongly Recommended
  • Primary family gathering space. Children present frequently throughout the day.

Kitchen

  • Strongly Recommended
  • Children frequently present. Cords near counters are in easy reach.

Home Office

  • Recommend if Child Access
  • Depends on household usage. Assess whether children have unsupervised access.

Adult-Only Space

  • Consult Your Team
  • Guest rooms, offices without child access. Standard consultation applies.

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Cordless & Motorized Options

  • Every product category Bloomin' Blinds carries is available in cordless or motorized configurations — the most frequently selected child-safe options.
  • ✓ Cordless

Cordless Cellular Shades

  • Spring-lift mechanism with no accessible cords at any point. Available in every opacity from sheer to blackout. Top choice for nurseries and children's bedrooms.
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  • ✓ No Manual Cords

Motorized Treatments

  • Operated by remote, app, or voice — no manual cords at any stage. Integrates with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Ideal for hard-to-reach windows.
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  • ✓ Inherently Cordless

Traditional Shutters

  • No cords by design. The tilt rod is internal or built-in — nothing to dangle, loop, or reach. A permanent, architectural solution for any room.
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  • ✓ Cordless

Cordless Roller Shades

  • Clean spring mechanism — raise and lower with a gentle pull, no cord. Available in every opacity. Ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and home offices.
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  • ✓ Cordless Available

Cordless Roman Shades

  • Cordless lift system available across most fabric options. All the elegance of Roman shades — no accessible cords. Available in light filtering and room darkening.
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  • ✓ Safety-First Spec

Lift Systems Guide

  • Cordless spring, motorized systems — all compliant with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022. Learn how we select the right system for every window.
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The Bloomin' Blinds Difference

We Sell

  • Your local consultant brings cordless and motorized samples to your home. We assess each room and give honest guidance on priority replacements, not a full-home sales pitch.

We Install

  • Every installation is completed by factory-trained technicians who mount treatments to manufacturer specification. No exposed cords. No shortcuts.

We Repair

  • When cordless mechanisms need service, spring tension, lift systems, motorized components, Bloomin' Blinds repairs them on-site so your treatments keep performing their safety function.
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Frequently Asked

Questions About Child-Safe Window Treatments

  • Corded window treatments sold in the U.S. after June 1, 2024 must comply with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 — cords must be inaccessible or meet approved tensioning requirements. Existing treatments installed before that date are not subject to mandatory replacement, but the CPSC recommends replacing corded treatments in rooms where children are present.
  • Cordless cellular shades and shutters are the two safest options. Cellular shades use a spring-lift mechanism with no accessible cords. Shutters are inherently cordless by design. Both are available in room darkening and blackout configurations suitable for nurseries.
  • No. Tying cords creates a new loop hazard at a different height. Cutting cords permanently damages the blind and often leaves exposed ends that still pose a risk. The only safe solution for a room with children is a cordless or motorized replacement.
  • Yes. Bloomin' Blinds replaces existing corded window treatments with cordless or motorized options across all product categories. Your local consultant provides exact replacement pricing during a free in-home consultation.
  • Bloomin' Blinds sells and installs only window covering products that meet the ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 cord safety standard, effective June 1, 2024, overseen by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. All new installations use cordless, inaccessible cord, or motorized configurations.

Official Safety Resources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
  • Window Covering Safety Council
  • Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)

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