50 Things in Your Home That Are Harmful

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Blind Cords

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Bear in mind that you are the master of your own universe and your environment. When you share a home, the safety of the people around you is your responsibility, correct? The stakes are higher when children are involved. In fact, it has been reported that more than 16,000 children in the US were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to window blinds. Moreover, half of injuries overall involved being hit by the blinds that caused cuts or bruises, but more that 1 in 8 children or 12 % become entangled in blinds’ cords. As with many child injuries, parents often believe it would not happen to them. Therefore, do not underestimate the harm the blind cords can inflict to your children. Put them in harm’s way from strangulation due to window blind cords since there are ways to safeguard your home.