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Help keep KID’s programs moving forward
Posted on December 10, 2012Children across all demographics need safe children’s products and safe surroundings, and it is KID’s mission to make that a reality through growth of our outreach programs, increasing visibility of KID’s mobile site that includes a truly useful recall search… Read More
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CPSC takes action against makers of Nap Nanny, after 5 deaths
Posted on December 5, 2012Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC. Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America… Read More
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from Kids In Danger
Posted on November 21, 2012As you begin shopping for loved ones this holiday season, make safety a priority and follow KID’s shopping safety tips: Check products for recalls on the go by visiting KidsInDanger.org from any mobile device. Look for markings or labels… Read More
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Do not use Peapod Travel Bed for infants
Posted on October 16, 2012KID learned last January about a death in December: a five-month old boy was found dead in a KidCo Peapod Travel Bed – a pop-up tent-like structure sold as sleep space for infant and toddlers. His face was against the… Read More
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Now meet Laura, our new program associate
Posted on September 25, 2012My name is Laura Nikolovska and I just started as the new Program Associate for Kids in Danger (KID). Before joining KID I served as an Education Advisor for the US Peace Corps in the Republic of Macedonia. Prior to… Read More
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Meet KID’s newest staff member
Posted on September 20, 2012My name is Cameron Robbins and I joined Kids in Danger as the Associate Director of Development this month. I am a Chicago native and have worked in the fundraising field since 2004. I worked on the corporate giving side… Read More
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Celebrating grandparents
Posted on September 7, 2012Sunday, September 9, 2012 is National Grandparents Day. Every day grandparents impact our lives and serve as teachers and caregivers for our children. It’s important for them to have recent information on children’s product safety to protect children under their… Read More
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Keeping up with children’s product recalls
Posted on August 23, 2012On average, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls children’s products more than twice a week. It can be hard for busy parents and caregivers to keep up with them all. Past experience tells us that most recalled products remain… Read More
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Meet KID’s 2012 summer team
Posted on July 17, 2012This summer, Kids in Danger (KID) is focusing on outreach programs, attending health fairs, and distributing our informative Safe From the Start DVD’s and other safety information. Here’s a picture from our most recent attended event, the Senior Health and… Read More
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A new ASTM standard and Savannah’s Playground
Posted on June 21, 2012A new ASTM International safety standard (F2951) requires that electrical cords on baby monitors be labeled with a strangulation hazard warning. Seven infants have strangled and lost their lives as a result of baby monitor cords. The warning labels inform… Read More