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E*TRADE Baby Retires to a Safer Crib
Posted on April 3, 2014This past March, E*TRADE trotted out its favorite mascot for his final commercial. While many people appear saddened by the E*TRADE Baby’s resignation, Safe Sleep advocates like KID couldn’t help but happily notice that E*TRADE Baby’s last crib was a… Read More
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How to help: what to say after the loss of a child
Posted on March 31, 2014KID was founded by parents who lost their sixteen month old son when he was strangled in the top rails of a dangerous portable crib. Danny’s parents channeled their grief into social action that has contributed greatly to the safety… Read More
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President Obama nominates CPSC ED Elliot Kaye as Chairman
Posted on March 28, 2014President Obama has nominated Elliot Kaye, Executive Director of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to serve as the new chairman of the agency. Kaye has been at the commission since 2010 when Inez Tenenbaum was sworn in as chairman…. Read More
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Support the Illinois Crib Bumper Pad Ban
Posted on March 14, 2014Update: HR 5348(McAsey-Pihos) passed the Illinois House Consumer Protection Committee on 3/25 by a vote of 9-5. Illinois residents can call their House of Representatives member and urge support. Representative McAsey proposed a bill, HB5348, to ban bumper pads… Read More
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Saferproducts.gov is three years old today
Posted on March 11, 2014We’re celebrating a birthday here at KID – three years ago today, SaferProducts.gov launched at CPSC. As required by the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), CPSC developed a consumer incident database which gives the public an opportunity to… Read More
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CPSC approves new mandatory standard for strollers, but delays effective date
Posted on March 5, 2014Since the adoption of Danny’s Law in 2008, CPSC has developed and adopted 12 mandatory standards for infant and toddler durable products. The most recent is the Carriage and Stroller standard. The commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt this… Read More
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KID’s new report shows need for more work to get recalls out of homes.
Posted on February 18, 2014Update: Check out the updated USA Today article , NBC 5 Chicago video coverage of the report, pictures from the event. 4 more children’s products have been recalled for safety hazards since KID’s recall report last week. “Like” KID on… Read More
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Join us for a fun-filled weekend focused on your child’s health and wellness – advance tickets only $8
Posted on February 11, 2014With just 3 weeks until the Healthy Children Conference + Expo, KID is getting excited for the dynamic line-up of speakers, presentations and family entertainment. We encourage you to mark your calendars, buy advance tickets, and join us for this… Read More
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This week at KID- on the road, in the office, and out in the community.
Posted on February 6, 2014Ever wonder what goes on duirng a typicaly week at KID? Read on for your chance to find out On the road KID ED Nancy Cowles traveled to Bethesda, MD this week to facilitate a strategic planning session for the… Read More
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Update on CPSC actions
Posted on January 30, 2014The US Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC is at the helm of children’s product safety. Here’s a quick update of recent and upcoming activity. Update: CPSC adopts new mandatory infant bedside sleeper standard. KID’s view: In keeping with the… Read More