child safety

Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC.  Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America… Read More

KID learned last January about a death in December: a five-month old boy was found dead in a KidCo Peapod Travel Bed – a pop-up tent-like structure sold as sleep space for infant and toddlers.  His face was against the… Read More

People do it all the time.  Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see infant seats perched on shopping carts.  Infant carriers and seats placed at eye level on counters and tables show up in everything from advertisements to network… Read More

Parents 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

KID released an analysis today of the first four months of public reports to SaferProducts.gov at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as they relate to children and children’s products. Since our founding in 1998, we have been frustrated… Read More

Update #2: (5/31/11) The House Energy and Commerce Committee never did get around to voting last week on this measure.  And it looks like they won’t this week either and then have a break next week.  So that gives us… Read More

KID recently met with Ken Levinson, the author of The Safest Line blog. Ken is a Chicago attorney. We asked him some questions about the blog and his thoughts on safety for children. What led you to start The Safest… Read More

A new study by Dr. Shital Parikh indicates that car seats should be used carefully outside of cars. Babies can fidget and tip themselves over when placed on improper surfaces. And, if the restraints aren’t used, babies can fall from… Read More

Make safety a part of your Grandparents Day celebrations! Grandparents and older relatives serve as teachers, caregivers, and pillars of the family. They are a rich source of wisdom and heritage. It is crucial that these important family members have… Read More

A settlement was announced today between Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher Price and 39 state attorneys general on toys tainted with lead. Mattel will pay the states $12 million, reduce the lead paint in their products immediately to the federal… Read More