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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
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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
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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
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Danny’s 18th Birthday
Posted on December 28, 2014This Wednesday, on the last day of 2014, Danny Keysar would be turning 18. A young adult, planning his next steps to college to fulfill the potential all parents see in their children. But Danny isn’t here – he died… Read More
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What NOT to buy this season
Posted on December 11, 2014There are countless advertisements and promotions telling you all the things you should buy this season, but little attention is given to informing parents and caregivers about the dangerous products they should avoid purchasing over the holidays. KID has listed… Read More
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Detergent pods can put children at risk
Posted on December 4, 2014At KID, we often warn about the dangers of products that are aimed at children, but are faulty, contain choking hazards or pose strangulation risks. But curious, adventurous children can easily end up hurt from products that are definitely not… Read More
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CPSC releases toy safety report
Posted on November 25, 2014In November, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released their Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries Report for the year of 2013. The report states that in 2013, nine children under the age of twelve were lost due to toy-related fatalities,… Read More
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What you need to know about the Graco Stroller Recall
Posted on November 20, 2014Today CPSC joined with agencies from Canada and Mexico to announce the recall of almost five million Graco strollers – sold for over 15 years. The side latches on the strollers have caused fingertip amputations. Here’s what you need to… Read More
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KID Running Team Impresses at Naperville Marathon
Posted on November 10, 2014Nine members of the KID Running Team successfully completed their runs at the second annual Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, eight participating in the half marathon and one in the full. Through this race and the earlier Run… Read More
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Support the 2014 Naperville Marathon KID Running Team
Posted on November 7, 2014This Sunday marks the second annual Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, and nine KID supporters will be running as part of the KID Running Team. Each runner has set a goal of raising $500 to help promote the… Read More