KID Blog

Due to the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, many parents and caregivers are finding themselves once again spending more time at home. Working full-time while balancing children’s virtual school can lead to unexpected hazards. At the beginning of the pandemic KID,… Read More

Friday, December 31 would be Danny Keysar’s 25th birthday. At only 16 months old, Danny died when a portable crib collapsed on his neck at his childcare home.  His parents, Linda and Boaz, were grief-stricken by what they thought was… Read More

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released its annual Nursery Products Report.  The report provides data on injuries and deaths associated with nursery products among children younger than five years old with new data from 2020. Last year, there… Read More

Despite the shadow of COVID-19, KID has achieved a lot the past year and we are excited to share it with you in our FY 2021 Annual Report (June 2020 to May 2021). Our staff found new, creative ways to… Read More

November 30 is Giving Tuesday, the day you can help make a difference with your generosity. Support KID’s mission to protect children by fighting for product safety by making a donation this #GivingTuesday, and spreading the word to your networks…. Read More

The holidays are quickly approaching. While shopping for your loved ones this season, think of these “TRACK” safety tips: T- Toilet Paper Roll Test: If a toy or part of a toy is small enough to fit through a toilet… Read More

KID applauds the U.S. Senate for confirming President Biden’s nominee for Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Richard Trumka Jr., by unanimous consent. KID looks forward to working with Mr. Trumka and his team to protect children… Read More

My name is Sahiti and I am excited to be joining KID as the new Program Associate for Engagement. I recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Biological Sciences and I became interested in advocacy work… Read More

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