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A check-up on Chicago’s ban on crib bumpers
Posted on January 7, 2013Last April, Chicago became the first municipality (or any governmental unit for that matter) to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. The ordinance’s sponsors (Aldermen Balcer and Cardenas) and those who voted for it listened to the testimony of… Read More
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In Memory of Danny
Posted on December 27, 2012In 1998, Danny was killed when a recalled portable crib collapsed around his neck at his licensed child care home. KID is Danny’s legacy. Today, KID has the same commitment to the cause we did when Danny first died. We… Read More
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CPSC takes action against makers of Nap Nanny, after 5 deaths
Posted on December 5, 2012Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC. Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America… Read More
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Graco recalls yet another high chair
Posted on October 9, 2012Today the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced a joint recall of Graco Classic Wood Highchairs due to a fall hazard. The seat of the chair can loosen when lifting or removing the child from the… Read More
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Now meet Laura, our new program associate
Posted on September 25, 2012My name is Laura Nikolovska and I just started as the new Program Associate for Kids in Danger (KID). Before joining KID I served as an Education Advisor for the US Peace Corps in the Republic of Macedonia. Prior to… Read More
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Meet KID’s newest staff member
Posted on September 20, 2012My name is Cameron Robbins and I joined Kids in Danger as the Associate Director of Development this month. I am a Chicago native and have worked in the fundraising field since 2004. I worked on the corporate giving side… Read More
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Celebrating grandparents
Posted on September 7, 2012Sunday, September 9, 2012 is National Grandparents Day. Every day grandparents impact our lives and serve as teachers and caregivers for our children. It’s important for them to have recent information on children’s product safety to protect children under their… Read More
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CPSC Invites Comments on Proposed Standard for Bassinet Attachments in Play Yards
Posted on August 29, 2012Earlier this summer, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously in favor of strict new mandatory play yard standards. Play yards, also known as pack n’ plays or mesh portable cribs, are commonly used in nurseries, for travel,… Read More
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Keeping up with children’s product recalls
Posted on August 23, 2012On average, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls children’s products more than twice a week. It can be hard for busy parents and caregivers to keep up with them all. Past experience tells us that most recalled products remain… Read More
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4 million Bumbo seats recalled after skull fractures.
Posted on August 15, 2012Today, CPSC announced the recall of 4 million Bumbo infant seats. Babies have suffered skull fractures when they tip the seat over or fall out. Most injuries result when the seat is used on raised surfaces, but babies have also… Read More