drawstring

The spooky season can be a magical time for children, and you may be planning some exciting activities this Halloween. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that an average of 3,600 Halloween-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments… 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

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

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

Another year of learning is beginning as families send their children back to school. In light of the new school year, KID has pulled together some safety tips for a safe school year. Clothing. When shopping for clothing, avoid clothing… Read More

We are coming upon the end of summer, which signals to every parent, caregiver, or teacher that it’s time to head back to school.  As your children get ready to see their friends, teachers, and school staff again (or for… Read More

It’s that time of the year again, when we send our children off to school for another year of learning, socializing, and a great deal of fun. In tandem with the CPSC’s “Safety is the New Cool” message, KID is… Read More

If it’s September, it must be time for back to school! It’s time slip out of swimsuits and into school uniforms and get ready for a new year of learning and growing. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has a great… Read More

UPDATE: This blog was written some time ago, but the dangers are still relevant today. KID continues to work on improving children’s product safety in honor of children, like Savannah, who died when she was strangled by a baby monitor… Read More

With the snowy streets and recent record-breaking low temperatures, it’s tempting to curl up inside and wait out the next few months. We here at KID encourage you to cuddle up with your kids, but while you and your family… Read More