children's product safety

For over two decades, KID has been at the forefront of advocating for safer products, to remove dangerous items from store shelves and homes. From everyday essentials to beloved toys, KID has fought tirelessly to hold manufacturers accountable and raise… Read More

Water beads have become a popular item in schools and sensory play spaces due to their vibrant colors and squishy texture. These tiny balls are made of superabsorbent polymers and can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed… Read More

Today, KID released two new reports to better assess and improve recall effectiveness.  Recall Effectiveness Under Review The first report, Recall Reality: Are They Failing Our Children, looks at trends of the effectiveness of children’s product recalls issued by the… Read More

If you’re an expecting parent, you might be overwhelmed by the lengthy list of products needed when welcoming a new baby. Registries are a great way to give friends and families the information they need to get exactly what you… Read More

Last week, KID traveled to Orlando for the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) Annual Meeting and Training Symposium. The event brings together many different product safety stakeholders including manufacturers, retailers, consumer advocates, labs, regulators and those that work with… Read More

Last week, KID Deputy Director Dev Gowda went to Washington, DC, to advocate on behalf of children for product safety. Dev was joined by coalition partners American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, Public Citizen, and U.S…. Read More

The CPSC should be able to disclose information about a hazardous product. Support the Sunshine in Product Safety Act now!

KID traveled to Orlando this week to be a part of the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) Annual Meeting and Training Symposium. The event brings together product safety stakeholders such as manufacturers, retailers, consumer advocates, labs, and regulators to discuss… Read More

Last week, Rachel Weintraub received Consumer Federation of America’s Consumer Champion Award. Rachel has been an ally and staunch supporter of KID for years and she received KID’s Best Friend Award in 2004 for her stellar advocacy work for children’s… Read More

You may have seen the major recall for the MamaRoo Baby Swing and RockaRoo Baby Rockers sold by 4moms. About two million units were recalled after a death of a toddler that got entangled in a strap that formed a… Read More