Great Baby Stuff Blog: Childproofing Alert

On June 25, 2011 a funeral was held for an 18-month old boy in Delavan, Wisconsin, who had strangled on cords hanging from a set of venetian blinds. His mother had been in the house with him at the time, and she was the one who discovered him strangling. Emergency technicians were unable to save him. He was just the latest child in a heartbreakingly common story.

Read more: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/513507_common-dangerous-mistakes-parents-and-caregivers-make-in-the-bedroom-and-nursery#ixzz1QnTEtroh

This tragedy and many others could easily have been prevented. It only takes one day and a small amount of money to baby proof your house in all the obvious spots. With all the stories I have heard on venetian blind injuries and deaths, I would guess this one was not so obvious to some people. Please do not be one of those people who quickly say in their head "It would not happen to me." as they ignore the evidence in front of them. It does not take much time. It does not take much money.

Venetian Blinds Cord Shortener