Posts By: Kids In Danger

Every summer, KID is excited to welcome a new team of interns and volunteers – as well as welcome back familiar faces. KID’s interns will work on a wide variety of projects, such as education and community outreach, research and… Read More

Despite the mounting evidence that crib bumper pads are unsafe and can lead to suffocation, bumper pads are still available for sale in almost all states. However, on June 10, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Sen. Tammy Duckworth introduced the… Read More

With summer (almost) in full swing, many families are taking time to plan vacations away from home, including staying at hotels and Airbnbs. It’s easy for parents to assume that all furniture in these locations are up to code and… Read More

June is National Safety Month. Although people often shrug and say that injuries are just something that happens, that’s usually not true. Unintentional injuries such as drowning, car crashes, choking, and poisoning are the leading cause of death for children…. Read More

A recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) emphasizes the importance of awareness surrounding drowning and the continued danger it poses to children. Drowning is the primary incidental cause of death of children ages one to four, and… Read More

Laundry detergent packets, first sold in the U.S. in 2012, are often brightly colored, soft, and come in pouches or plastic jars. This can lead kids to assume they are candy or want to hold or bite them. The packets… Read More

800 million people in 70 countries use Facebook Marketplace every month to buy new and used products such as toys, cribs, and furniture. Shockingly, Facebook Marketplace does not allow users to report recalled products. In 2018, over 2 million units… Read More

As summer approaches, children can play outside and enjoy the warm weather. The heat outside can make some products dangerous. Here are some important reminders to keep in mind when going out with your child this summer. Never leave babies… Read More

Have you read our Family Voices stories? Each one is written by a family member of a child who was tragically killed or injured by a hazardous product such as faulty cribs, furniture tip-overs, and toys. Family Voices stories also… Read More

Last summer, a roller coaster derailed in Daytona Beach and sent two riders plunging 34 feet to the ground and left two others dangling in one of the ride’s cars. With the weather finally warming up, many families have already… Read More