Chicago

From our founding, KID has worked to reach out to others who share our mission to keep children safe.  This week and next represent some of the fruits of the connections we have made.  Monday, KID executive Director, Nancy Cowles,… Read More

Early in 2010, KID learned of two deaths involving crib bumper pads.  One was six month old Aiden in Texas, the other, 2 month old Preston in Alaska.  These preventable deaths strengthened our resolve to warn parents about the dangers… Read More

Check out some pictures of this year’s event. Join KID at our annual Best Friend Award Night May 23, 2013 at Fulton’s on the River in Chicago.  KID and our supporters will gather to mark our 15th year and a… Read More

Last 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

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

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

Perhaps you’ve seen or heard the research that most car seats are installed incorrectly or just know from your own experience that it’s not easy getting that seat installed so it is at the correct angle and doesn’t move at… Read More