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Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows 4-Pack

Item #: 06654


A better way to childproof blind cords. No question about it: you need to get those dangerous blind cords out of baby's reach. But until now, cord protectors required you to wind each cord manually. Our clever Blind Winder is retractable, like a tape measure, so it works in a flash. Installs easily--just cut cord ends off and slip into Blind Winder, and it neatly retracts 6-10 feet. Works with all types of blinds and won't affect their use. Pack of 4.



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Addico IncBlind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows
 
3.8

(based on 134 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (59)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (37)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (19)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy use (86)
  • Useful application (73)
  • Strong construction (26)
  • Easy to install (7)

Cons

  • Poor quality (23)
  • Difficult to maintain (13)
  • Poor design (10)
  • Difficult to install (9)
  • Pricey / poor value (6)

Best Uses

  • Accident prevention (87)
  • Toddler (70)
  • Bedroom (57)
  • Crawlers (38)
  • Infants (27)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Parent of two or more children (60), First time parent (36), Parent of multiples (twins etc) (10), Grandparent (9), Child care professional (6)

Reviewed by 134 customers

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3.0

Stronger return spring

By Reckless

from Forked River,NJ

About Me Grandparent

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy Use

Cons

  • Poor Design

Best Uses

    Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

    Creates more moves to open and close blinds. Keeps the cord neat but spring should be stronger.

     
    1.0

    not sure

    By careful grandparent

    from wisconsin

    About Me Grandparent

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

          I don't think they work for us - our cords are all circular - you pull one end to raise, one to lower. I don't think the cord is long enough to cut to have one cord for each direction.

           
          5.0

          Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows

          By Chariot De Paris

          from Ashburn, VA

          About Me Grandparent

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Accident Prevention
            • Bedrooms
            • Kitchen/Bathroom
            • Toddlers

            Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

            Great product, easy to install!

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            nice

            By TJ

            from Olympia, WA

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy Use
            • Strong Construction
            • Useful Application

            Cons

            • Breaks over time

            Best Uses

            • Toddlers

            Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

            These do the job very well but do have a few drawbacks. We find over time that they do need to be replaced as they will stop to function ie. lock up or break off. This has resulted in some shades needing repairs as well. Also when we cut the cords the shade doesn't now shut all the way down. We are looking to restring all our shades now after having these a few years. Not sure if there is a better product on the market but will look first before getting yet more replacements.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Fantastic Product!

            By Kristy H.

            from Merritt Island, FL

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy Use
            • Strong Construction
            • Useful Application

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Accident Prevention
              • Bedrooms
              • Crawlers
              • Hiding unsightly Cords
              • Infants
              • Kitchen/Bathroom
              • Toddlers

              Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

              I don't have any young children in the house and no grandchildren yet but was looking for away to hide and control the unsightly cords and found this great product. It works great.

               
              5.0

              work great

              By liz

              from Swedesboro, NJ

              About Me Parent of Two or More Children

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy Use
              • Strong Construction
              • Useful Application

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Accident Prevention
                • Bedrooms
                • Crawlers
                • Infants
                • Kitchen/Bathroom
                • Toddlers

                Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                I was just putting the cords on top of our window sills, but always wanted safer. They work great, no problems. We have them on windows with 2 and 3 strings per window and they work great.

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Ideal!

                By Christina

                from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                Pros

                • Easy Use
                • Useful Application

                Cons

                • Only 1 color

                Best Uses

                • Accident Prevention
                • Crawlers
                • Infants
                • Toddlers

                Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                I've used the other wind-up circles for blind cords, but these are SO much nicer - one hand operation, stays in place, light so it doesn't pull on the blinds, and I haven't had to fix them like I was always doing with the other kind. They keep the cords out of sight/out of mind so my children don't even think about them - they were just what I wanted!

                 
                5.0

                quick easy and effective

                By april

                from bradenton fl

                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy Use
                • Useful Application

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Accident Prevention
                  • Bedrooms
                  • Crawlers
                  • Infants
                  • Kitchen/Bathroom
                  • Toddlers

                  Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                  These were easy to install, making sure to put the knot into the slider the correct direction. They are simple to use and retract easily. I can even get my husband to do it, which says a lot! Finally the 3 yr old can't pull and dance with the blind cords because the retractor is too high to reach.

                   
                  4.0

                  Effective

                  By msla

                  from los angeles

                  About Me First Time Parent

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy Use
                  • Strong Construction
                  • Useful Application

                  Cons

                  • Difficult To Install

                  Best Uses

                  • Accident Prevention
                  • Bedrooms

                  Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                  These are great- they work really well, are strong and give me a peace of mind. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the first one snapped into place before I put the cord in it, so I had to discard that one.

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  Cord eating monster

                  By Jean

                  from New Ulm, MN

                  About Me Grandparent

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                  • Difficult To Maintain
                  • Difficult to Open
                  • Poor Design

                  Best Uses

                  • Accident Prevention

                  Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                  Looked good, installed easily, but immediately ate the cord so the blind could no longer be put down. Only fix was to destroy the protector to retrieve the cord. Might work well for shorter windows, ours are 6 feet.

                   
                  4.0

                  Good solution

                  By Cat

                  from KY

                  About Me Grandparent

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Useful Application

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Accident Prevention

                    Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                    Worked better than I expected and am getting ready to order another set.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    3.0

                    Pretty useful

                    By JJ

                    from NY

                    About Me First Time Parent

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Useful Application

                    Cons

                    • Doesn't fit

                    Best Uses

                    • Accident Prevention
                    • Toddlers

                    Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                    I ordered these for the blinds over my stove, to keep the cords away from the flames. My blinds have 4 cords which don't all fit into this device together. I was able to fudge something to make it work, so the device is useful even though not being used as intended. I do appreciate that in the directions they recommend using separate devices for each cord to avoid creating a strangulation hazard for children.

                     
                    5.0

                    Work Great!

                    By Busybeemama

                    from Raleigh, NC

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Accident Prevention
                      • Bedrooms
                      • Toddlers

                      Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                      This is the only kind of blind-winder I've ever used and I think it works great. My husband installed them quickly so I guess it was pretty easy. They are a quick easy way to keep my son from playing with dangling blind cords and I would definitely recommend them.

                       
                      5.0

                      Love this product!

                      By Ceci

                      from Tx

                      About Me Grandparent

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy Use

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Accident Prevention
                        • Any where you have blinds
                        • Bedrooms
                        • Kitchen/Bathroom
                        • Toddlers

                        Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                        Have a grandson who loves to not only look outside but play on the windowseals. He was always pulling on the cords, now they are totally out of his reach!

                         
                        4.0

                        Safety First!

                        By Abby's Mama

                        from Hot Sticky Florida

                        About Me First Time Parent

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy Use
                        • Useful Application

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Accident Prevention
                          • Bedrooms
                          • Crawlers
                          • Kitchen/Bathroom
                          • Toddlers

                          Comments about Addico Inc Blind Winder Cord Shortener for Windows:

                          Being a stay at home Mom with my husband away in Afghanistan, I worry about "what if". This blindwinder allows me a little peace of mind. Even though I watch her and am always with her...I never underestimate the speed of an 8 month old! You can never be too careful when it comes to your children!

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