Sale of bumper pads now banned in Maryland
Maryland is the first state in the nation to propose, and put into effect, a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads. This new regulation was adopted last November by the Maryland Department of Health and...
View ArticleKID releases new report on SaferProducts.gov
August 14 marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) back in 2008. This landmark safety legislation paved the way for improvement in safety...
View ArticleInjury prevention discussed at events this week and next
From our founding, KID has worked to reach out to others who share our mission to keep children safe. This week and next represent some of the fruits of the connections we have made. Monday, KID...
View ArticleThe CPSC Releases its Annual Report on Nursery Product Injuries and Deaths
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released their annual report on 2012 injuries and deaths associated with nursery products. There was a lot of numbers and some good information given...
View ArticleSupport the Illinois Crib Bumper Pad Ban
Update: HR 5348(McAsey-Pihos) passed the Illinois House Consumer Protection Committee on 3/25 by a vote of 9-5. Illinois residents can call their House of Representatives member and urge support....
View ArticleAn interview with CPSC’s Jonathan Midgett
Earlier this month, KID had a chance to talk with Jonathan Midgett, an engineering psychologist at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). We asked him some questions about product safety...
View ArticleBabies in Boxes? Finland’s method for combating infant mortality
Cribs are possibly the most important investment a parent can make in their child’s safety. Cribs are the only product that a parent is meant to leave their child in alone and unsupervised. In America,...
View ArticleDon’t learn about recalls from your grandkids: KID’s resource guide for...
Grandparents are one of the greatest resources when it comes to keeping their grandchildren safe. They can make invaluable partners to busy parents by taking the time to search the products their...
View ArticleBill to prevent infant deaths progresses, take action now
Researchers and advocates looking for information on how to reduce Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID) as well as SIDS and stillbirths may soon have new tools for data collection, reporting and...
View ArticleIllinois Bumper Pad Ban Moves to Senate: Your Help Needed
On April 22, 2015 HB 3761 (McAsey) passed the Illinois House. This bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois (already banned in Chicago). An amazing coalition of organizations came together to...
View ArticleProduct Safety Priorities for CPSC
What should be the priorities when it comes to product safety? The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) poised this question to the public as the topic of a hearing on June 15. As they do each...
View ArticleSince Danny’s Law Passed: Our Top 5 Blogs
Since Danny’s Law passed in 2008, awareness of dangerous children’s products has spread and recall histories of leading children’s products manufacturers have come to light. It has become more vital...
View ArticleKID Celebrates Safe Toys and Gifts Month
The Holidays are officially upon us! As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, make sure safety stays a priority. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and in order to celebrate, we...
View ArticleTrade In Your Used Children’s Products for Savings at Babies“R”Us
It’s that time of year again – the Babies“R”Us Great Trade-In Event is upon us! This is always a popular event – and for good reason. Children outgrow things quickly, and products that see a lot of...
View ArticleWhat is the ‘life of a product’?
At KID, we receive many questions about product safety and how to best keep children safe. One question that we frequently get is: What is considered the “life of a product?” How many years can a...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Increasing Injuries from Nursery Products
As consumers, parents and caregivers expect nursery products such as cribs, strollers, and high chairs to be safe. Unfortunately, we at KID have seen time and time again how many nursery products pose...
View ArticleSafe Sleep Tips for Infant Mortality Month
Each September marks National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. At KID, we take this opportunity to spread awareness about common hazards that contribute to the infant mortality in the U.S. The CDC...
View ArticleCPSC Releases Report on Nursery Product Incidents
Every year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases a report with updated data on injuries and deaths associated with nursery products. In a change from past reports, CPSC Started...
View ArticleCreating a Safe Baby Registry
Many expanding families rely on baby registries to stay organized and get everything they need for their new child. Many websites offer comprehensive lists of the “essentials.” However, we receive many...
View ArticleNew KID Report Shows Jump in 2017 Recalls
On Tuesday, along with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois PIRG, KID released new data on product recalls and children’s safety. This year, the number of recalls increased by 22%, while...
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