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Most-viewed pages on KID’s website of January 2019
Posted on February 27, 2019KID looked at the most popular pages on our website to see what our visitors viewed last month, since we thought these pages may be useful for you to take a look at as well. Below are the top five… Read More
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According to New Study, Skip the Infant Walker
Posted on September 18, 2018As young children inch closer to learning to walk, some parents choose infant walkers to allow their child to move around while contained. However, increased movement can be dangerous as sharp tools, hot ovens, pools and bathtubs, and household chemicals… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday — Kennedy’s Story
Posted on August 23, 2018This month marks the 10thanniversary of Kennedy’s death. Kennedy was killed in August 2008 when her neck became caught in an uncovered gap in the side of her bassinet. She was only 6 months old. Kennedy’s parents were only a… Read More
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Don’t use infant inclined sleep products
Posted on June 13, 2018Last week, the CPSC issued a warning to parents and caregivers to use restraints with infants in inclined sleep products. Children can move out of a safe position on an incline, so these restraints are an attempt to keep the… Read More
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New KID Report Shows Jump in 2017 Recalls
Posted on April 3, 2018On Tuesday, along with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois PIRG, KID released new data on product recalls and children’s safety. This year, the number of recalls increased by 22%, while injuries and incidents reported prior to recall decreased from a… Read More
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Creating a Safe Baby Registry
Posted on January 12, 2018Many expanding families rely on baby registries to stay organized and get everything they need for their new child. Many websites offer comprehensive lists of the “essentials.” However, we receive many questions from expectant parents about making sure that they… Read More
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Safe Sleep Month: What is a Safe Sleep Environment?
Posted on October 13, 2017October is Safe Sleep Month – a time of year when parents, caregivers and safety advocates come together to focus on one of the key safety issues affecting infants. We’ve found that a common source of confusion for parents and… Read More
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Safe Sleep Tips for Infant Mortality Month
Posted on September 22, 2017Each September marks National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. At KID, we take this opportunity to spread awareness about common hazards that contribute to the infant mortality in the U.S. The CDC defines infant mortality as the death of an infant before… Read More
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KID Safe Sleep Checklist Helps Caregivers Evaluate Infant Sleep Products
Posted on July 14, 2017Safe sleep messaging can be overwhelming for new parents, especially considering the number and variety of products available on store shelves. However, Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) remains the leading cause of preventable death among infants 0-1. In fact, incidence… Read More
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What is the ‘life of a product’?
Posted on May 5, 2017At KID, we receive many questions about product safety and how to best keep children safe. One question that we frequently get is: What is considered the “life of a product?” How many years can a product really last and still… Read More