children's product safety

Guest blog by: Alice Burgess MD (Rush Medical College graduate, incoming University of Colorado pediatric resident) We are well over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers everywhere have been under a great deal of pressure to protect their children… Read More

Now that the sun has come out, many families are heading to their local park or playground for some fresh air and fun. While playgrounds are great places for children to explore and grow, they can also pose serious safety… Read More

This month, KID intern, Madonna Salto spoke virtually to a Spanish-speaking parent support group at a Thompson Child & Family Focus educational workshop. She translated KID’s Safe From the Start webinar, focusing on unsafe products and fostering a safe environment… Read More

KID applauds the U.S. Senate for confirming President Biden’s nominee for Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Richard Trumka Jr., by unanimous consent. KID looks forward to working with Mr. Trumka and his team to protect children… Read More

By: Dev Gowda, Assistant Director Last week, I spoke at a plenary session at International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s International Symposium with Sarah-Jane Dobson of Kennedys Law and Ian Moverly of Whirlpool, moderated by George Borlase of… Read More

It’s Halloween on Sunday and here are some tips to keep your children safe and happy during this spooky season. Costumes might be the number one priority for kids (perhaps after candy). Drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children and… Read More

New data shows an increase in emergency room (ER) treatment for certain product-related injuries such as button batteries, fireworks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and skateboards during the pandemic. Although ER treatment for all product-related injuries decreased by 24%, perhaps due to… Read More

Winter is here! Sledding is fun for the whole family, whether you’re at a local hill or your neighborhood park. To prevent your child from getting injured, use the proper equipment to have a fun day in the snow. A… Read More

Last month, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, major government funding bills for the year, which included several provisions regarding consumer safety. Here’s a brief summary of what you need to know about how… Read More

KID recently released a new study analyzing safe secondhand shopping and offering tips for buyers. Although the U.S. government made it unlawful to sell recalled products back in 2008, the threat of unknowingly purchasing such children’s products from a secondhand… Read More