child safety

Back to school season brings lots of changes and excitement, but even with all the new teachers and new friends to sit with at lunch, it’s important to remind yourself of safety tips to keep you and your family free… Read More

On August 6, 2019, the CPSC released a statement that warns of the potential safety hazard posed by residential elevators in homes, townhouses, and vacation properties. A 2017 safety standard review concluded that there should be no more than four… Read More

Today marks an important victory for KID, consumer advocates, and families with the passage of three key child product safety bills in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bills will now be sent to the full House. The… Read More

With summer (almost) in full swing, many families are taking time to plan vacations away from home, including staying at hotels and Airbnbs. It’s easy for parents to assume that all furniture in these locations are up to code and… Read More

June is National Safety Month. Although people often shrug and say that injuries are just something that happens, that’s usually not true. Unintentional injuries such as drowning, car crashes, choking, and poisoning are the leading cause of death for children…. Read More

A recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) emphasizes the importance of awareness surrounding drowning and the continued danger it poses to children. Drowning is the primary incidental cause of death of children ages one to four, and… Read More

As summer approaches, children can play outside and enjoy the warm weather. The heat outside can make some products dangerous. Here are some important reminders to keep in mind when going out with your child this summer. Never leave babies… Read More

Have you read our Family Voices stories? Each one is written by a family member of a child who was tragically killed or injured by a hazardous product such as faulty cribs, furniture tip-overs, and toys. Family Voices stories also… Read More

Last summer, a roller coaster derailed in Daytona Beach and sent two riders plunging 34 feet to the ground and left two others dangling in one of the ride’s cars. With the weather finally warming up, many families have already… Read More

Spring has sprung, and kids are starting to hit the playgrounds again. But before they start swinging and sliding, here are some tips on how to keep your children safe while at the playground. Ground cover When scouting out a… Read More