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#GiveToKID this #GivingTuesdayNow
Posted on April 30, 2020This Tuesday, May 5, KID is joining nonprofits around the world for #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity. You might be familiar with #GivingTuesday following Thanksgiving — #GivingTuesdayNow is an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19…. Read More
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National Volunteer Week: Volunteer Intern’s Story
Posted on April 22, 2020This week, we are celebrating National Volunteer Week. KID is a small nonprofit, so our volunteers are vital to the success and strength of our efforts. We appreciate all of the volunteers who have helped us out at KID, past… Read More
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Take Steps to Avoid Stair Injuries
Posted on April 16, 2020In the U.S., a child is treated in an emergency department for a stair-related injury every six minutes – approximately 87,000 injuries per year. One in four stair-related injuries to children under the age of one occurs when a parent… Read More
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One Year Since Rock ‘n Play Recall: What’s Changed?
Posted on April 12, 2020Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play sleeper recall. Thirty-two infant deaths were originally reported due to the Rock ‘n Play, and a recent Consumer Reports study found an additional 19 deaths from the product. Since… Read More
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Indoor Tips for Window Safety Week
Posted on April 9, 2020Windows are a great way for children to connect with the outside world. From looking at critters running in tree branches to seeing a friend walking on the sidewalk – but it only takes a second for a child to… Read More
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How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Recalled Products
Posted on April 2, 2020During this difficult time when many of us are sheltered at home, it’s important that families search their homes for recalled items and, if found, take the necessary steps to participate in the recall and remove the items from homes…. Read More
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What hazards to watch out for when keeping kids at home during COVID-19
Posted on March 25, 2020KID, along with Consumer Federation of America and U.S. PIRG Education Fund, developed a consumer guide Protecting Children While Sheltering in Place to alert parents and caregivers about common childhood hazards as families are sequestered during the COVID-19 pandemic. While… Read More
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KID Identifies 38 Reported Child Deaths in Annual Recall Report
Posted on March 23, 2020Today, KID released Seeking Safety: 2019 Children’s Product Recalls, our annual report on children’s products recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the report, 2019 saw the largest number of children’s deaths reported prior to recall… Read More
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Children’s product safety precautions you can take at home
Posted on March 17, 2020We hope that our KID community is staying safe and finding enough to do while we all practice “social distancing.” In light of everything happening surrounding COVID-19, KID is still working to keep kids safe from hazardous products. We will… Read More
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What do you think about product safety?
Posted on March 12, 2020Last month, KID conducted a survey with Parents Against Tip-Overs (PAT) for a workshop on consumers and recall effectiveness PAT presented at ICPHSO’s annual meeting in February 2020. Thank you to everyone who took it! The survey looked at what… Read More