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Pacifiers are an integral part of baby care — a soothing product that is beneficial to infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has even suggested pacifiers may reduce the risk of SIDS. Yet when KID took at look at… Read More

Today the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) took strong action against the makers of small powerful magnets that have sent dozens of children to the hospital with intestinal injuries.  CPSC, after attempting to get the manufacturer to do a… Read More

This summer, Kids in Danger (KID) is focusing on outreach programs, attending health fairs, and distributing our informative Safe From the Start DVD’s and other safety information. Here’s a picture from our most recent attended event, the Senior Health and… Read More

Summer is here.  We all spend more time outdoors with our families in the summer enjoying seasonal activities. However, it is important to remember to keep children safe.  A few simple tips can go a long way in insuring your… Read More

CPSC voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of new safety standards for play yards. Play yards, or pack n’ plays, are widely used in homes and child care facilities across the United States and can serve as both a sleeping and… Read More

Today, Kids In Danger (KID) released an analysis of data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that shows that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children who swallow two or… Read More

Parents rely on many products to help keep their children safe such as outlet covers, drawer latches and gates.  But like any children’s products, these items can be recalled and may prove dangerous.  One only need look as far as… Read More

Today marks Savannah’s birthday. She died before her first birthday when she was able to wrap the cord from a video infant monitor around her neck. Her parents thought the cord was safely out of reach — but that was… Read More

Prior to the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, there was no requirement that children’s products be tested for safety before they were sold.  While a very few mandatory standards existed at CPSC and there… Read More

We have been warning about the dangers of crib bumper pads for years. You can read Aiden’s story, Preston’s story, Dr. Thach’s research or some of our many blog posts and web pages on it. The Illinois Attorney General has… Read More