Child safety
Roman blind child safety at Redgraves
At Redgraves, keeping children safe around blinds is just as important to us as beautiful fabric and tailored design. We design and install custom Roman blinds in Auckland and across New Zealand, and we pay particular attention to child‑safe blinds and cord safety in busy family homes
Why cord safety matters
Corded window coverings, including Roman blinds and other blinds with cords or chains, can pose a serious risk to young children if they are not designed and installed with safety in mind. Curious little ones can reach, grab or become tangled in loose cords far more easily than most adults realise, and incidents can happen in a matter of seconds. That’s why choosing child‑safe blinds, and using them safely day‑to‑day, is so important for nurseries, children’s bedrooms and family living spaces.
How to keep children safe around Roman blinds
A few simple steps can significantly reduce risk with any corded blind in your home.
Move cots, children’s beds, change tables and other climbable furniture away from windows, blinds and cords so little hands can’t reach them.
Make sure children don’t play behind Roman blinds or “pop” behind them to look out the window, especially where cords or chains sit close to the glass.
Keep cords and chains as short and as taut as practical, and avoid creating loops that a child could put over their head.
Regularly check your blinds for loose, frayed or tangled cords and arrange repairs or adjustments promptly if you spot an issue.
If you are unsure whether your existing blinds are child‑safe, our team is always happy to offer guidance, whether they are in a nursery, lounge or open‑plan living area.
Redgraves child‑safe Roman blind design
Roman blinds remain one of the most popular custom window treatments we design and make, thanks to their soft folds, beautiful drape and the way they showcase our fabric library. Behind that softness is a clever operating system of cords that raise and lower the blind – and it’s those cords we focus on for child safety.
On our Roman blinds, we attach the rear cords using exclusive Break‑Away Clips, specially designed to detach if subjected to excessive tension, for example if a child pulls hard on a cord or becomes caught. The clip separates under load to reduce the risk of entanglement and can then be easily pushed back together to restore normal operation. This means you can enjoy the look of custom Roman blinds with an important extra layer of child‑safe design built in.
Alongside Break‑Away Clips, we can discuss other child‑safe blind options for your home, including:
Motorised Roman blinds that you control with a remote or smart home system, removing the need for control cords.
Cord tensioners and chain safety devices to secure control chains on compatible products.
Alternative window treatments such as shutters or cord‑free curtain tracks in areas where you would like to avoid cords altogether.
Your consultant can talk you through the best combination for each room when we design your blinds.
If you are considering Roman blinds for a new build or renovation, our consultants can help you choose fabrics, linings and operating systems that balance elegance, light control and child safety, and can guide you through the full range of custom blinds available from Redgraves.
Designed in line with current safety guidance
Our Roman blind systems are designed in line with current New Zealand child‑safety guidance for corded window coverings, and we continue to review our products as regulations evolve. With more than 65 years of listening to our clients and refining the way we make blinds and curtains, we are proud to offer solutions that balance safety, function and style for New Zealand homes.
If you have specific questions about child‑safe blinds, cord safety or the right window furnishing options for a nursery or children’s room, please let us know during your consultation. We are always happy to help you find a safe, beautiful and practical solution.
Need advice on child‑safe blinds?
Whether you are building new, renovating or updating a single room, our team can help you choose window coverings that are both stylish and child‑safe. Talk to us about custom Roman blinds, motorised blinds and other child‑safe window treatments for your Auckland or wider New Zealand home, or book a consultation in our showroom or in your space.