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Meet KID’s 2012 summer team
Posted on July 17, 2012This 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
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Tips for safe summer fun
Posted on July 13, 2012Summer 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
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KID joins CPSC, Schakowsky to tout mandatory play yard standard (finally!)
Posted on June 28, 2012CPSC 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
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Magnet toys might be sold for adults, but they are injuring kids
Posted on June 20, 2012Today, 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
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Recalled ‘safety’ products pose their own safety risks
Posted on June 4, 2012Parents 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
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Savannah and the need for safer baby monitors
Posted on April 30, 2012Today 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
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How do we make sure children’s products are safe?
Posted on April 19, 2012Prior 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
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No more dangerous bumpers sold in Chicago
Posted on April 5, 2012We 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
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Marking the anniversary of the first postings on SaferProducts.gov
Posted on March 29, 2012Monday, April 2, marks the first anniversary of the posting of consumer reports about products at SaferProducts.gov. A year ago, there was much gnashing of teeth and hand-wringing about the awful effects of letting consumers tell their own experiences with… Read More
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Another call for action on crib bumper ban in Illinois
Posted on March 27, 2012The Illinois House is still considering HB 4638, sponsored by Illinois Representative Emily McAsey of Romeoville. The bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois. It will be voted on this week. The American Academy of Pediatrics, SIDS… Read More