September Is Baby Safety Month

NEW YORK, NY, May 28 (MARKET WIRE) --
September is Baby Safety Month. The home is a very special place for
families, but parents may not be aware that there are hidden hazards that can
be potentially dangerous to babies and young children -- window coverings are
on the top of this list.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), windows and
coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in the home. The Window
Covering Safety Council is reminding parents and caregivers of potential
window-cord dangers and urging them to make the right choice and only use
cordless window products in young children's bedrooms and sleeping areas. Owners
and renters should replace all window coverings in the home made before 2001
with today's safer products.

According to information provided by the CPSC, since 1990, more than 200
infants and young children have died from accidentally strangling in
window cords.

"Parents who replace their window coverings with the cordless products
available
can feel more confident about their child's safety," explains Window Covering
Safety Council (WCSC) Executive Director, Peter Rush.

In recent years, the window covering industry has redesigned its corded
products
and developed cord-safety standards to respond to child strangulation concerns.
However, millions of older corded window coverings have not been retrofitted by
consumers, and many new parents are sometimes unaware of potential cord dangers.

To maximize window-cord safety when young children are present, consumers
are urged
to follow these safety guidelines:

-- Install only cordless window coverings in young children's bedrooms
and sleeping areas. Replace window blinds, corded shades and draperies
manufactured before 2001 with today's safer products.

-- Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window
cords, preferably to another wall.

-- Keep all window pull cords and inner lift cords out of the reach of
children. Make sure that tasseled pull cords are short and continuous-loop
cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall. Make sure cord stops
are properly installed and adjusted to limit movement of inner lift cords.

-- Lock cords into position whenever horizontal blinds or shades are
lowered, including when they come to rest on a windowsill.

The Window Covering Safety Council is a coalition of major U.S.
manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings. Consumers wishing
to
obtain additional information can contact WCSC at www.windowcoverings.org or
its toll-free phone line at 1-800-506-4636.

Contacts:
Kristen Kurtz
(212) 297-2100

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