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CPSC Approves New Sling Standard to Take Effect Next Year
Posted on January 26, 2017This month, the CPSC approved a national safety standard for infant carrier slings. Infant slings like the one pictured here are one option for parents and caregivers who want to keep their babies close but their hands free. However, slings can… Read More
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KID Celebrates Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Posted on December 13, 2016The Holidays are officially upon us! As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, make sure safety stays a priority. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and in order to celebrate, we have pulled together some helpful… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday: Remembering Ellie
Posted on November 4, 2016In December of 2002, 13 month-old Ellie lost her life when the changing table attachment on her play yard fell on her. This post is dedicated to Ellie, who would have been 15 years old today. KID wants to honor… Read More
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Trade-In Your Used Car Seats for Savings at Toys“R”Us
Posted on September 13, 2016It’s that time of year again – the Toys“R”Us Great Trade In: Car Seat Event is upon us. This event is always a favorite, and for good reason! As we all know, car seats are a must-have safety item for all young children…. Read More
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Since Danny’s Law Passed: Our Top 5 Blogs
Posted on August 16, 2016Since Danny’s Law passed in 2008, awareness of dangerous children’s products has spread and recall histories of leading children’s products manufacturers have come to light. It has become more vital than ever for the public—especially parents and caregivers—to be educated about… Read More
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Consumer report and KID Best Friend Mitch Lipka dies
Posted on January 20, 2016This week KID lost a best friend. Mitch Lipka died after a courageous fight against cancer. Mitch was an award winning consumer reporter. Soon after Danny died in a dangerous portable crib in 1998, Mitch began to investigate the children’s… Read More
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5 tips for last minute holiday shopping
Posted on December 22, 2015As you finish shopping for loved ones this holiday season, make safety a priority and follow KID’s shopping safety tips: Check products for recalls before you buy by visiting KidsInDanger.org from your smartphone. Look for markings or labels that show the product… Read More
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Trevor (What to Know About Infant Swings)
Posted on August 20, 2015One fateful day in April, Trevor fell asleep in his Lil Napper swing at his child care home and was tragically strangled. He became entangled in the shoulder harness straps that buckled between the legs. The swing had been recalled… Read More
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Illinois Bumper Pad Ban Moves to Senate: Your Help Needed
Posted on April 22, 2015On April 22, 2015 HB 3761 (McAsey) passed the Illinois House. This bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois (already banned in Chicago). An amazing coalition of organizations came together to make this possible. Virtually every health… Read More
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Graco fined $10M for action in car seat recall, must spend $7M on child safety
Posted on March 27, 2015On March 20, the Department of Transportation announced a $10 million fine against children’s product manufacturer Graco for failing to report incidents with their car seat buckles. In 2014 Graco announced 2 recalls for nearly six million car seats because… Read More