-
Easy Reference Guide for Parents
Posted on July 24, 2015Happy Parents Day from KID! Today is a special day where parents should be recognized and supported in their job as parent. Being a parent is TOUGH! Here at KID, we recognize the hard work that our parents put in… Read More
-
Consumer groups urge more action on laundry packet safety
Posted on July 17, 2015The safety of individual laundry packets is again in the news after Consumer Reports (CR) announced on Thursday, July 16 that they no longer can recommend laundry packets and urge households with children under the age of six to not… Read More
-
KID releases new report on pacifier safety
Posted on July 14, 2015Today, KID released a new report on pacifier hazards. The report analyzed data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that shows that some pacifiers can pose a risk to infants and toddlers. Pacifiers have a tendency to rip… Read More
-
KID joins CPSC on the #Anchor It! campaign
Posted on June 25, 2015Shane Siefert was only two years old when he died after the dresser in his bedroom fell on him. In response, his mother Lisa started Shane’s Foundation; an organization devoted to spreading awareness about the dangers of furniture and TV tip-overs…. Read More
-
Mother’s Day & KID
Posted on May 9, 2015Today, many of us are with our mothers, our children or perhaps both — celebrating Mother’s Day. Here at KID we wish you all a wonderful day together. Mothers and children are at the heart of our work. We work… Read More
-
Illinois Bumper Pad Ban Moves to Senate: Your Help Needed
Posted on April 22, 2015On April 22, 2015 HB 3761 (McAsey) passed the Illinois House. This bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois (already banned in Chicago). An amazing coalition of organizations came together to make this possible. Virtually every health… Read More
-
Engineering students learn design safety from real-world hazards
Posted on March 24, 2015KID has been working with engineering students at Northwestern University for almost a decade. Our TEST program is focused on integrating design safety into undergraduate engineering education. Through the Segal Design Institute’s freshman program, Design Thinking and Communication, students are… Read More
-
New Report from KID shows strong regulations improve product safety
Posted on February 9, 2015Stronger standards and oversight by regulatory agencies have had a measurable effect on product safety. Our new report shows a decrease in the number of recalls of children’s products, as well as the injuries and incidents reported with those recalled… Read More
-
A different take on the Nationwide Make Safe Happen commercial
Posted on February 2, 2015Millions of families across America spent Sunday evening in front of their TV’s in anticipation of the Super Bowl. Many tune in for football, while others tune in just for the halftime show and the commercials. One Super Bowl commercial… Read More
-
A Closer Look SaferProducts.gov
Posted on January 23, 2015KID recently took a look through the SaferProducts.gov posting board to see what consumers were talking about. We noticed some interesting patterns to watch out for so you and your loved ones can stay safe from these potential hazards. There… Read More