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Safety First

Looped blind cords and chains can be dangerous to young children, so we take this seriously. As members of the British Blind & Shutter Association, we supply and fit blinds that meet child safety requirements — and we're happy to check your older blinds too. We cover Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and the surrounding area.

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  • BBSA memberFollowing the association's code of practice
  • Make it SafeSupporting the blind cord safety campaign
  • Safety devices fittedTensioners, breakaways and cleats as needed
  • Cord-free optionsMotorised and cordless systems available

Why cord safety matters

Young children can become entangled in looped cords and chains. The risk is greatest where a cot, bed, sofa or chair sits near a window, because it gives a child something to climb on. The reassuring part is that the risk is easy to reduce, and we're glad to help you do it.

How we keep blinds safe

  • Every blind we supply meets child safety requirements.
  • We fit the right safety device for each blind — a chain tensioner, a cleat (a small hook on the wall to wind the cord around) or a breakaway connector.
  • We place the controls sensibly and explain how the safety devices work before we leave.
  • If there are children in the house, we'll suggest cord-free options first.

Simple checks at home

  1. Take a look at every blind in the house, especially in children's rooms.
  2. Keep cords and chains out of reach, and never knot them together.
  3. Move cots, beds and furniture a child could climb on away from windows.
  4. Check that tensioners are fixed to the wall and that cleats are being used.
  5. If you're unsure about an older blind, ask us and we'll take a look.

The Make it Safe campaign

As members of the British Blind & Shutter Association, we support Make it Safe, the association's campaign to raise awareness of blind cord safety. You can read more in our child safety guide.

Styles & options

Child-safe options we recommend

  • Motorised blinds

    There are no cords or chains at all — you control them with a remote, a switch or an app.

  • Perfect Fit® blinds

    These fix to the window frame itself, and most styles have no loose cords.

  • Shutters

    No cords or chains to worry about, and they're easy to wipe clean.

  • Wand-operated verticals and venetians

    You tilt the slats with a rigid wand rather than a cord, so there's nothing to form a loop.

  • Chain tensioners

    These hold the chain taut against the wall so it can't form a loop.

  • Breakaway connectors

    These are designed to come apart if pressure is put on the cord.

Why Premier

Why choose Premier Blinds

  • Free Home VisitsExpert advice at your home
  • Made to Measurefor a precise fit
  • Professional InstallationBy our experienced team
  • Manual & MotorisedOptions Available
  • Local Showroomin Stockton-on-Tees

Questions & answers

Your questions about safety first

Are new blinds required to be child safe?

Yes. Blinds sold in the UK must meet child safety requirements, which include built-in safety features or safety devices. Every blind we supply meets these requirements, and we fit the safety devices correctly for you.

What is Make it Safe?

Make it Safe is the British Blind & Shutter Association's campaign to raise awareness of blind cord safety. As BBSA members, we're proud to support it.

I have older blinds with loose cords. What should I do?

Start by keeping cords out of reach and moving cots, beds and furniture away from the windows. Fitting cleats or tensioners helps too. If you'd like, we can talk you through replacing older blinds with child-safe or cord-free options.

Which blinds are best for a nursery or child's bedroom?

For a nursery or child's room, we'd usually suggest a cord-free option, such as motorised blinds, Perfect Fit® or shutters. Our nursery ideas have a few examples to get you started.

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More about safety first

Premier Blinds is a member of the British Blind & Shutter Association and supports the Make it Safe campaign. We supply and fit child-safe made-to-measure blinds across Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside, including cord-free motorised and Perfect Fit® options.