KID Blog

Check out these tips for gifting safe toys and other items this holiday season: 1) Toilet Paper Roll Test When buying toys for young children, use the toilet paper roll test. If a toy can fit into a toilet paper… Read More

This month, we’re raising awareness on safe sleep practices for infants. According to the CPSC, unsafe sleep environments accounted for 76 percent of child fatalities reported between 2019 and 2021. Let’s dive into the latest developments – a major recent… Read More

For over two decades, KID has been at the forefront of advocating for safer products, to remove dangerous items from store shelves and homes. From everyday essentials to beloved toys, KID has fought tirelessly to hold manufacturers accountable and raise… Read More

We’re excited to introduce KID’s newest team of interns! Each of these talented individuals brings their own unique skills and fresh perspectives, but they all share one common goal: keeping kids safe. From research to advocacy, this crew will be… Read More

Water beads have become a popular item in schools and sensory play spaces due to their vibrant colors and squishy texture. These tiny balls are made of superabsorbent polymers and can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed… Read More

Today, KID released two new reports to better assess and improve recall effectiveness.  Recall Effectiveness Under Review The first report, Recall Reality: Are They Failing Our Children, looks at trends of the effectiveness of children’s product recalls issued by the… Read More

Furniture tip-overs pose a serious safety hazard for young children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a child is injured by a tip-over incident every 30 minutes. Furniture tip-overs usually occur when children try to climb on… Read More

If you’re an expecting parent, you might be overwhelmed by the lengthy list of products needed when welcoming a new baby. Registries are a great way to give friends and families the information they need to get exactly what you… Read More

This summer, KID hosted Haley Thomas, an intern from the University of Chicago’s Summer Links Program. Summer Links is a 10-week summer internship program where students are hired by a community program or organization to work as a summer intern…. Read More

It’s Back-to-school season and as kids head back into the classroom, KID encourages caregivers to put safety first. Every school year, thousands of students are injured playing sports, on the playground, riding their bikes or walking to and from school…. Read More