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Chicago becomes first to ban the sale of crib bumper pads
Posted on September 8, 2011The 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
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Effective recalls? We have a long way to go.
Posted on September 1, 2011Since 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
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KID in the finals of the Stay Classy Awards
Posted on August 31, 2011Thanks 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
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Meet KID’s new exchange student: Eddy Zhan
Posted on August 2, 2011Hello everyone! I’m Eddy. I’m a new intern here at KID. I’m a Chinese college student who is participating in the GEA (Global Education Association) summer internship program. I came to Chicago and am working for Kids In Danger. KID… Read More
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Updated safety tips for summer fun
Posted on July 25, 2011The scorching heat and humidity can only mean we’re in the middle of summer! While families may enjoy numerous activities this season, it is as important now as ever to remember to keep children safe. A few simple tips can… Read More
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We can’t wait any longer to stop selling unsafe cribs.
Posted on June 30, 2011A handful of retailers and their champion, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) Commissioner Anne Northup, are crying out about this week’s historic new tough standard and ‘stop sale’ on unsafe cribs. They found themselves ‘stuck’ with cribs that couldn’t meet… Read More
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World’s toughest crib standard effective today
Posted on June 28, 2011It’s been a long time coming, but starting today – all cribs sold in the US must meet tough new standards – giving parents peace of mind so they can get some sleep too! From KID’s founding until the passage… Read More
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Plans for summer outreach
Posted on June 9, 2011Good morning blogosphere! My name is Hannah Thompson and I’m the newest addition to the Kids In Danger team. I’m very excited to jumpstart some new Spanish language outreach programs and projects during my internship at KID this summer. I… Read More
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Project Safe Child Walkathon – June 26, 2011
Posted on June 1, 2011Join us for the 1st Annual Project Safe Child Walk-a-Thon! When & Where: Sunday, June 26th, at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, New York. This walk will raise awareness about the new federal standards for child product safety and raise funds… Read More
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Maryland and crib bumper pads
Posted on May 31, 2011Early in 2010, KID learned of two deaths involving crib bumper pads. One was six month old Aiden in Texas, the other, seven week old Preston in Alaska. These preventable deaths strengthened our resolve to continue to warn parents about… Read More