KID Blog

In their efforts to create safe sleeping environments for infants, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement today updating their advice for parents, including opposition to the use of crib bumper pads.  In their policy statement, “SIDS and… Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was passed in 2008, but it has yet to achieve its full impact.  Without the passage of a rule that requires independent testing of all children’s products before they are sold, the legislation’s… Read More

ASTM International meetings on juvenile products are well attended by manufacturers and testing laboratories.  The meetings also contain a small smattering of retailers and consumer groups, such as KID.  But it is rare that a parent of an injured or… Read More

KID released an analysis today of the first four months of public reports to SaferProducts.gov at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as they relate to children and children’s products. Since our founding in 1998, we have been frustrated… Read More

This week, Mega Brands agreed to a settlement in a New Jersey Federal Court which would compensate consumers who purchased magnetic toys that were the subject of recalls in 2006 through 2008.  Dozens of children suffered serious injury and one… Read More

First the Chicago City Council voted to stop the sale of crib bumper pads in the city starting in January 2012. Now, Maryland has announced a proposed ban on bumper pads. Maryland will post their proposal next week and give… Read More

The City of Chicago became the first governmental body to ban the sale of crib bumper pads.  The ordinance, effective in 180 days, aims to remove this dangerous hazard from an infant’s sleep environment. Crib bumpers pads can cause suffocation… Read More

Since KID was founded, we have looked at information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on recall effectiveness. As part of every recall, Monthly Corrective Action Reports are to be filed, detailing how many consumers have participated in the… Read More

Thanks so much to all our supporters. KID is in the final top ten for Small Charity of the Year at the Stay Classy Awards. Awards will be announced on September 17 in San Diego. Again, thank you for your… Read More

KID is out there fighting to promote the development of safer children’s products, advocate for children and educate the public about unsafe children’s products to help families keep their children safe. Our work has earned us a nomination as Small… Read More