KID Blog

Father’s Day is almost here! KID knows that fathers pride themselves on being able to keep their families safe. However, furniture tip-overs are on the rise and they are a danger that can be completely avoided. Every 24 minutes a… Read More

KID appreciates the dedication and hard work of our interns, who play essential roles in the important work we do. After a yearlong internship, Samantha and Amanda reflect on their time at KID, looking back on valuable learning experiences and… Read More

The weather is warming up, school is ending, and summer is on its way! As families prepare for months of summer fun, KID wants to give you a few tips for a fun and safe summer. One of the largest… Read More

The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) just concluded its one-day Southeast Regional Product Safety Training Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by The Home Depot.  Over 125 attendees participated in the training workshop. As president of ICPHSO, I… Read More

Some recalls make national news (think car seat and food recalls) but many other recalls fly under the radar; even though they are just as important. With so many products being recalled all the time (1-2 children’s products are recalled… Read More

Memorial Day weekend is here and that means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also that millions of families will be hitting the roads for weekend getaways. At KID, we want to make your holiday travels a little… Read More

This week 4 years ago, the KID mobile site was launched! KID teamed up with WeMakeitSafer and Table XI to develop this site which makes it easier for parents and caregivers to shop smart for their kids. The site can… Read More

It’s that time of year again. On Wednesday, KID will host our 2016 Best Friend Award Night at the Mid America Club (200 East Randolph) in Chicago. Each year, KID commemorates our progress, honors the memory of Danny Keysar and other victims… Read More

Late last month, we learned of another death involving the IKEA Malm dresser. A not-quite two-year-old boy in Minnesota was killed when his dresser toppled over on him. This was after a July 2015 non-recall announcement by IKEA and the… Read More

This week we will celebrate National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. In honor of the great work that child care providers are doing around the nation to keep our children happy, healthy and safe, we’d like to share a few… Read More