KID Blog

By: Dev Gowda, Assistant Director Last week, I spoke at a plenary session at International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s International Symposium with Sarah-Jane Dobson of Kennedys Law and Ian Moverly of Whirlpool, moderated by George Borlase of… Read More

It’s Halloween on Sunday and here are some tips to keep your children safe and happy during this spooky season. Costumes might be the number one priority for kids (perhaps after candy). Drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children and… Read More

Guest blog by: Alice Burgess, Rush Medical College, Chicago Unintended firearm injuries contribute to the premature death and disability of children across the U.S. Even if there is not a firearm in your home, there may be one in a… Read More

October is National Window Covering Safety Month. Many parents and caregivers are unaware that window covering cords can lead to strangulation in under a minute. On average, about nine children ages five and younger die every year from strangulation in window… Read More

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