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Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
Posted on September 25, 2018Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death to children in the United States. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and here at KID we’re thinking about all the ways that parents and caregivers can keep their… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday – Abigail’s Story
Posted on September 20, 2018Ten years ago, at just 13-months-old, Abigail was injured when a joint in her crib rails broke apart, pinching into Abigail’s hand. Her family’s persistence helped lead to the strong mandatory standard for cribs as well as the SaferProducts.gov database…. Read More
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According to New Study, Skip the Infant Walker
Posted on September 18, 2018As young children inch closer to learning to walk, some parents choose infant walkers to allow their child to move around while contained. However, increased movement can be dangerous as sharp tools, hot ovens, pools and bathtubs, and household chemicals… Read More
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KID Welcomes Our New Intern, Sabina!
Posted on September 10, 2018Today KID is excited to welcome our first intern from the Erikson Institute. Learn more about Sabina and how she’ll help KID further our mission this year. My name is Sabina and I am a graduate student at Erikson Institute… Read More
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Tips for a Safe School Year
Posted on September 4, 2018Another year of learning is beginning as families send their children back to school. In light of the new school year, KID has pulled together some safety tips for a safe school year. Clothing. When shopping for clothing, avoid clothing… Read More
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Travel Safe this Holiday Weekend
Posted on August 31, 2018Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer and the start of a new school year. For many, it’s the last chance to make a summer weekend getaway. As you could imagine, both roads and airports see a significant… Read More
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A Fond Farewell: Q&A with Carson
Posted on August 29, 2018Carson has been with us since 2016 and has recently decided to move on from KID. A devoted Program Director, she has done much to support and drive the mission of KID, reaching out to communities and giving informative presentations. As… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday — Kennedy’s Story
Posted on August 23, 2018This month marks the 10thanniversary of Kennedy’s death. Kennedy was killed in August 2008 when her neck became caught in an uncovered gap in the side of her bassinet. She was only 6 months old. Kennedy’s parents were only a… Read More
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Are recalled IKEA dressers the Lane chests of today?
Posted on August 16, 2018July 28, 2018 marked the second anniversary of the recall of millions of clothing storage units (dressers) from IKEA. A little over two weeks before this IKEA recall anniversary, the CPSC posted another recall re-announcement. This reannouncement was for the… Read More
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Landmark Product Safety Legislation Sees 10th Anniversary
Posted on August 9, 2018Between 1998 and 2007 unsafe children’s products led to over two-million child injuries, and hundreds of child deaths. This was because voluntary standards on children’s products were not protecting children, products weren’t required to be tested prior to sale and… Read More