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School-at-Home Safety during COVID-19
Posted on August 29, 2020Around the country, decisions are being made about the upcoming academic year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that this is a trying time for both educators and parents. With parents juggling working from home and helping children… Read More
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Meet CPSC’s First Consumer Ombudsman
Posted on August 28, 2020KID had the pleasure of interviewing Jonathan Midgett, PhD, child psychologist and the first CPSC Consumer Ombudsman about this newly created role and how he will build a strong consumer voice at the agency. Tell us about yourself and your… Read More
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Sign Up for Conversation with KID w/ U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky on August 5
Posted on July 24, 2020Join KID on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 6pm Central for a virtual conversation with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-9) and Remington Gregg, Counsel for Civil Justice and Consumer Rights of Public Citizen about children’s product safety legislative achievements and… Read More
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What hazards to watch out for when keeping kids at home during COVID-19
Posted on March 25, 2020KID, along with Consumer Federation of America and U.S. PIRG Education Fund, developed a consumer guide Protecting Children While Sheltering in Place to alert parents and caregivers about common childhood hazards as families are sequestered during the COVID-19 pandemic. While… Read More
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KID Travels Down South for Safety
Posted on February 27, 2020KID has been attending the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s (ICPHSO) annual symposium since 2001 when our co-founder Linda Ginzel spoke on a panel of parent advocates. This year was no exception, although much has changed in the… Read More
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Over 217,000 Inclined Sleep Products Recalled in 2020
Posted on February 20, 2020In response to warnings from both the CPSC and advocacy groups like KID about infant inclined sleep products, five products have already been recalled so far in 2020 – over 217,000 units in total: Summer Infant’s SwaddleMe By Your Bed… Read More
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When the frost bites, bite back with these safety tips
Posted on February 13, 2020Cold weather? s-NO-w problem! As the temperature drops and the snow falls this winter, kids can’t wait to bundle up or go play outside. Here are some helpful reminders for when you and your kids are enjoying the weather. Remove… Read More
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IKEA makes headlines again, for the worse
Posted on January 31, 2020Once again, IKEA’s tip-over prone dressers made headlines earlier this month, after IKEA agreed to pay $46 million to the family of Jozef Dudek who died after a recalled IKEA dresser tipped over on him. Jozef would be turning five… Read More
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The House Voted to Ban Inclined Sleepers and Padded Crib Bumpers. Why?
Posted on January 8, 2020On December 16, 2019, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 passed the U.S. House in a bipartisan vote. If enacted, this Act would ban infant inclined sleep products and padded crib bumper pads which have led to dozens… Read More
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Building Danny’s Legacy
Posted on December 26, 2019This Tuesday, December 31, Danny Keysar would be turning 23 – a young adult, perhaps a recent college graduate, starting his adult life. But Danny died before his second birthday in a poorly designed, inadequately tested, and recalled portable crib. His… Read More