KID Blog

If you’re an expecting parent, you might be overwhelmed by the lengthy list of products needed when welcoming a new baby. Registries are a great way to give friends and families the information they need to get exactly what you… Read More

This summer, KID hosted Haley Thomas, an intern from the University of Chicago’s Summer Links Program. Summer Links is a 10-week summer internship program where students are hired by a community program or organization to work as a summer intern…. Read More

It’s Back-to-school season and as kids head back into the classroom, KID encourages caregivers to put safety first. Every school year, thousands of students are injured playing sports, on the playground, riding their bikes or walking to and from school…. Read More

Last week, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) introduced the Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act in the U.S. Senate and House that would ban weighted sleep products for infants. KID applauds… Read More

Last week, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce held a hearing regarding the FY2025 budget of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC’s budget has historically been much lower than other comparable regulatory agencies such as… Read More

In a unanimous vote, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found Amazon responsible for selling hazardous products on its site, specifically faulty carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, hairdryers without electrocution protection, and children’s sleepwear that violated federal flammability standards. Amazon agreed… Read More

Water beads are tiny balls made of superabsorbent polymers that can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed in liquid. If ingested, inhaled, or inserted in ear canals, water beads absorb bodily fluids and can lead to potentially… Read More

Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger. A common factor is a change in routine leading the parent to forget their child in the vehicle. In 2023, 29 children… Read More

It’s that time again when Americans across the nation gather to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, and fireworks, but keep safety a priority for a fun holiday with the kids. This year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission… Read More

Play is a huge part of children’s lives. Make playtime both fun, safe, and enriching for your little ones with these tips!