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Safety tips, resources in honor of National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
Posted on May 6, 2016This week we will celebrate National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. In honor of the great work that child care providers are doing around the nation to keep our children happy, healthy and safe, we’d like to share a few… Read More
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Make a Deal to Be Safe this Spring Season
Posted on April 19, 2016Spring and yard sales just go together. However, we here at KID want to remind you not to bargain with product safety and keep an eye out for dangerous, recalled products. Use our handy Yard Sale Safety Checklist as you… Read More
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Lots of treats to be had this Easter, just not Kinder eggs
Posted on March 25, 2016Since being with KID since 2012 I have been asked about certain products numerous times by parents and caregivers. One of these products is the Kinder Surprise egg, an Italian chocolate made by the Ferrero Company in the shape of… Read More
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Recalls drop, progress made in social media usage to increase recall awareness, but most recalled products remain in use
Posted on March 21, 2016KID has been tracking children’s product recalls from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for over a decade. It is a good measure both of what is entering the market that might be hazardous and the strength of our… Read More
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Director’s Blog by Nancy Cowles: a week at ICPHSO
Posted on March 8, 2016Leap Day fell at the start of a busy week in DC. On behalf of KID, I am a member of the International Consumer Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO[1]), an organization that brings together all the stakeholders in product safety… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday: Preston’s Story
Posted on February 18, 2016On April 8, 2010, 7 week-old Preston died from suffocation in his crib. Preston rolled out of his sleep positioner and into the bumper pad in his crib and consequently smothered to death. This week, Preston would have celebrated his… Read More
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Cold weather safety tips
Posted on February 16, 2016It’s cold outside! Keep these safety tips in mind as you and your family prepare for these snowy, winter days ahead. Drawstrings: Look out for drawstrings, which can be found in winter coats, jackets, and sweatshirts. These can catch on other… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday: Tyler’s Story
Posted on February 12, 2016On December 12, 1997, 10 month-old Tyler Jonathan lost his life to a faulty drop-side crib. On the morning of December 12th, Tyler’s mother found him with his neck caught between the side rail and headboard of his drop-side crib. Tyler’s mother… Read More
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Got old or recalled children’s products? Bring them to the #BRUGreatTradeIn
Posted on February 3, 2016At KID we often talk about the dangers associated with used children’s products, especially those that are worn out, damaged, or which fall short of the newest, strongest safety standards. Recalled products often stay in use long after the recall… Read More
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KID, Dr. Oz urge parents and caregivers to #saynotobumpers
Posted on January 21, 2016Just finished watching myself on the Dr. Oz show – never an experience I expected to have – but I was thrilled to have the opportunity to share information on the dangers of crib bumper pads. New research about the… Read More