KID Blog

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and according to the CDC, about 3,400 babies die every year from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), many in unsafe sleep environments. Follow the ABCs of safe sleep at every sleep time: 1) Baby… Read More

Yesterday, Alex Hoehn-Saric was sworn in as Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). He most recently served as Chief Counsel of the U.S House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, and we’ve had… Read More

It’s heartbreaking, but unfortunately not surprising, by the announcement of eight deaths due to the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger prior to today’s recall of the Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Lounger…. Read More

Sunday, September 12th is National Grandparents’ Day. While it’s a great opportunity to thank grandparents for all they do, it’s also a great opportunity for grandparents to get up-to-speed on updated child safety guidelines so they can experience a fun… Read More

Each year, KID commemorates our progress, honors the memory of Danny Keysar and other victims of unsafe children’s products and highlights the contributions of child safety champions at KID’s Best Friend Award (BFA) Night. The funds raised at this event… Read More

This summer, the U.S House passed both the STURDY Act and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. Both bills will protect children from dangerous products, such as padded crib bumper pads and unstable dressers. Contact… Read More

A new study released by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found an estimated 560,200 children younger than 18 years old were treated in U.S. emergency departments for furniture or TV tip-over injuries… Read More

From the Executive Director, Nancy Cowles I find it hard to believe, but this month marks my 20th anniversary with KID. I met Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar shortly after their son Danny was killed in a recalled portable crib… Read More

Meet KID’s summer 2021 interns! KID’s interns work on a wide variety of projects and issues, such as children’s product safety research, social media and blog writing, outreach and education, and advocacy. Learn more about our summer 2021 team below…. Read More

While the 4th of July is a great time to gather with friends and family for summertime fun, here are some tips to avoid injury during the holiday and to keep your kids safe. Sparkler and Fireworks Safety A new… Read More