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Recalled ‘safety’ products pose their own safety risks
Posted on June 4, 2012Parents 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
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KID looks at SaferProducts.gov: recalled products still causing harm
Posted on October 5, 2011KID 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
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House committee to vote this week on amendment to weaken safety law
Posted on May 24, 2011Update #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
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The Safest Line: a blog for parents
Posted on March 24, 2011KID 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
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The dangers of car seats – out of the car
Posted on October 22, 2009A 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
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Celebrate national Grandparents Day on Sept 13
Posted on September 11, 2009Make 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
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Mattel settles case with 39 state AG’s on lead in toys
Posted on December 15, 2008A 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
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University of Michigan students design safer crib
Posted on December 10, 2008Students at the University of Michigan joined together in Project Safe Crib to look at design ideas to eliminate some of the hazards that have led to millions of cribs being pulled from the market due to defects, injuries and… Read More
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Safety group warns against certain car seat boosters
Posted on October 1, 2008As more and more states require car seats and boosters for older and larger children, the number of booster seats on the market has risen. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested 41 booster seats and found 13 of… Read More
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Another death in a Simplicity Bassinet
Posted on August 27, 2008New reports have come to light of another death in a Simplicity bassinet. Last September, a four month old strangled in a Simplicity 4 in 1 bassinet when she slipped through the bars on the side of the bassinet that… Read More