child safety

For over two decades, KID has been at the forefront of advocating for safer products, to remove dangerous items from store shelves and homes. From everyday essentials to beloved toys, KID has fought tirelessly to hold manufacturers accountable and raise… Read More

In a unanimous vote, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found Amazon responsible for selling hazardous products on its site, specifically faulty carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, hairdryers without electrocution protection, and children’s sleepwear that violated federal flammability standards. Amazon agreed… Read More

Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger. A common factor is a change in routine leading the parent to forget their child in the vehicle. In 2023, 29 children… Read More

Weighted sleep products are wearable blankets and swaddles that have some weight added, such as in the chest region or the front of the product. Proponents say they can help babies sleep more, but there is little evidence supporting their… Read More

Despite a warm fall here in Chicago, winter is now approaching and we can’t let our guard down! Have fun and stay safe with these safety tips. Don’t overdress your baby. Babies are susceptible to overheating which has been linked… Read More

Recently, Health Canada announced a warning about water beads, identifying them as an emerging ingestion hazard that can seriously harm a child if they are swallowed or put in their ears or nose. These dangerous products are made of small… Read More

The 4th of July is not only America’s birthday but a traditional time for summer fun. Here are some tips to avoid injury during the holiday and to keep your kids safe. Fireworks Safety The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)… Read More

Warmer weather means garage and yard sales and we are all looking for the treasure amongst the trash. We decided to ask Chat GPT for advice on what children’s products are safe to buy second hand. 

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This week marks 61 years of observance of National Poison Prevention Week and while child poisoning deaths have fallen by 73% since 1972, we still have ways to go. A new Consumer Product Safety Commission report showed that of the… Read More