KID Blog

Each year, about 3,400 infants in the U.S. die unexpectedly during sleep. October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, so here are some reminders about the Dos and Don’ts of safe sleep. DO follow the ABCs of safe sleep: place… Read More

Earlier this month, there was a big recall of the Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits after the death of a 10-month-old child and serious injuries to a 9-month-old child. Water beads are made of small super-absorbent polymer… Read More

Update: Ely successfully completed his 50 mile walk on Monday, Sept. 18. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment, Ely! You can still make a donation for his efforts here. Ely Keysar was just five years old when his brother Danny died… Read More

Last week, KID Deputy Director Dev Gowda went to Washington, DC, to advocate on behalf of children for product safety. Dev was joined by coalition partners American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, Public Citizen, and U.S…. Read More

Recently, Health Canada announced a warning about water beads, identifying them as an emerging ingestion hazard that can seriously harm a child if they are swallowed or put in their ears or nose. These dangerous products are made of small… Read More

KID participated in the Brightpoint Resource Fair held in West Englewood, Chicago. Brightpoint is an organization that aims to disrupt systemic inequalities and improve the well-being of children by investing in families and promoting strong communities. The fair allowed us… Read More

KID is a small organization, and to fulfill our life-saving mission we rely on a team of dedicated interns. Through programs like the University of Chicago Just in Time Summer Internship Program we have some great interns working with us… Read More

The 4th of July is not only America’s birthday but a traditional time for summer fun. Here are some tips to avoid injury during the holiday and to keep your kids safe. Fireworks Safety The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)… Read More

KID was incorporated on June 9, 1998, after the tragic death of 16-month old Danny Keysar. Danny died when a portable crib collapsed around his neck in his Chicago childcare home. Although the portable crib had been recalled five years… Read More

With the onset of summer and the days getting warmer, we are all looking for fun-filled adventures and activities. We turned to ChatGPT for advice on what caregivers should look out for when it comes to product recalls in the… Read More