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KID Travels Down South for Safety
Posted on February 27, 2020KID has been attending the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) annual symposium since 2001 when our co-founder Linda Ginzel spoke on a panel of parent advocates. This year was no exception, although much has changed in the… Read More
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Over 217,000 Inclined Sleep Products Recalled in 2020
Posted on February 20, 2020In response to warnings from both the CPSC and advocacy groups like KID about infant inclined sleep products, five products have already been recalled so far in 2020 – over 217,000 units in total: Summer Infant’s SwaddleMe By Your Bed… Read More
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When the frost bites, bite back with these safety tips
Posted on February 13, 2020Cold weather? s-NO-w problem! As the temperature drops and the snow falls this winter, kids can’t wait to bundle up or go play outside. Here are some helpful reminders for when you and your kids are enjoying the weather. Remove… Read More
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It’s Time to Lift the Gag Order on the CPSC
Posted on February 6, 2020Last month, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (IL-1) introduced the Safety Hazard and Recall Efficiency (SHARE) Information Act in Congress. If enacted, the SHARE Information Act would modify Section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which currently serves as a… Read More
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IKEA makes headlines again, for the worse
Posted on January 31, 2020Once again, IKEA’s tip-over prone dressers made headlines earlier this month, after IKEA agreed to pay $46 million to the family of Jozef Dudek who died after a recalled IKEA dresser tipped over on him. Jozef would be turning five… Read More
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“Deadly Dressers” on Netflix Highlights Furniture Tip-over Epidemic
Posted on January 23, 2020If you’re looking for something to watch on TV during a cold winter day-in or staycation, check out the Netflix series Broken’s episode “Deadly Dressers” which highlights the dangers of furniture tip-overs and how negligence in the production of dressers… Read More
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Report Finds Majority of Nursery-Related Deaths Associated with Soft Bedding in the Crib
Posted on January 15, 2020Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases a report based on the most recent statistics regarding injuries and deaths associated with nursery products used by children ages five and under. Injuries and fatalities are collected through the… Read More
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The House Voted to Ban Inclined Sleepers and Padded Crib Bumpers. Why?
Posted on January 8, 2020On December 16, 2019, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 passed the U.S. House in a bipartisan vote. If enacted, this Act would ban infant inclined sleep products and padded crib bumper pads which have led to dozens… Read More
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Building Danny’s Legacy
Posted on December 26, 2019This Tuesday, December 31, Danny Keysar would be turning 23 – a young adult, perhaps a recent college graduate, starting his adult life. But Danny died before his second birthday in a poorly designed, inadequately tested, and recalled portable crib. His… Read More
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Children’s Product Safety Had a Great 2019
Posted on December 20, 2019It has been a great year for progress on children’s product safety. Read up on it below and sign up for our blog to get up-to-date information on product safety. In March, we hosted a press conference joined by U.S. Rep. Jan… Read More