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2018 in Review: 20th Anniversary, Tip-overs, Recalls, and more
Posted on December 18, 2018In 2018, KID turned 20 and we turned up our efforts to fight for children’s product safety. Below are some of our highlights of the year. KID Releases New Data on 2017 Children’s Safety and Product Recalls (April) On April… Read More
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Holiday Toy Safety Tips
Posted on December 10, 2018Gift giving is one of the staple traditions of the holiday season. While toy safety is important year-round, consumers should keep these important safety tips in mind when buying gifts for children this holiday season. Buy toys that are age… Read More
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Sledding: Tips for Safety on the Hills
Posted on December 6, 2018Winter is here and that means snow, sledding, and unfortunately, potential for related injuries. As a popular winter pastime for our little ones, sledding injuries send thousands of kids and teens to hospital emergency rooms each year. Head injuries are the… Read More
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CPSC & Britax Settlement is Bad News for Consumers
Posted on November 26, 2018KID is disappointed that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) settled an administrative lawsuit with Britax Child Safety, Inc. involving B.0.B. jogging strollers. The settlement is vastly too weak and fails to protect consumers. The CPSC filed the lawsuit… Read More
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Travel Safety Tips During the Holidays
Posted on November 16, 2018It’s the smell of a fresh cooked meal and hanging out with friends and family that excites all of us in anticipation of the holidays! Many of us travel to family and friend’s homes to enjoy these delicious eats. The… Read More
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Join Us on #GivingTuesday
Posted onSimilar to previous years, KID is joining charities across the world to participate in #GivingTuesday on November 27, 2018. On this annual day of giving, people across the globe support causes and missions that are close to their heart. In… Read More
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Meet our new Assistant Director, Dev!
Posted on November 14, 2018KID is excited to welcome our new assistant director, Dev Gowda. Learn more about Dev and why he’s excited to join the KID team. My name is Dev and I’m thrilled to join KID as the new assistant director. I’ve… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
Posted on September 25, 2018Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death to children in the United States. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and here at KID we’re thinking about all the ways that parents and caregivers can keep their… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday – Abigail’s Story
Posted on September 20, 2018Ten years ago, at just 13-months-old, Abigail was injured when a joint in her crib rails broke apart, pinching into Abigail’s hand. Her family’s persistence helped lead to the strong mandatory standard for cribs as well as the SaferProducts.gov database…. Read More
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KID Welcomes Our New Intern, Sabina!
Posted on September 10, 2018Today KID is excited to welcome our first intern from the Erikson Institute. Learn more about Sabina and how she’ll help KID further our mission this year. My name is Sabina and I am a graduate student at Erikson Institute… Read More