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Don’t learn about recalls from your grandkids: KID’s resource guide for grandparents
Posted on September 4, 2014Grandparents are one of the greatest resources when it comes to keeping their grandchildren safe. They can make invaluable partners to busy parents by taking the time to search the products their grandchildren use for recalls and safety concerns. Below,… Read More
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4 years ago today SaferProducts.gov was born
Posted on August 14, 2014Happy Birthday SaferProducts.gov. The website, which was launched 4 years ago today, is the host to more than 23,000 live product incident reports. Read more about the site, and why it matters to you and your family, here. Everyone has their favorite… Read More
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KID’s new report shows need for more work to get recalls out of homes.
Posted on February 18, 2014Update: Check out the updated USA Today article , NBC 5 Chicago video coverage of the report, pictures from the event. 4 more children’s products have been recalled for safety hazards since KID’s recall report last week. “Like” KID on… Read More
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Hidden hazards in our homes
Posted on January 20, 2014It’s a parent’s nightmare: a toy or product they bought for their child ends up causing injury or even death. This tragedy was realized for the Munroe family this past Sunday when their 8 year old daughter and 7 year… Read More
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Safe sleep practices for baby
Posted on September 3, 2013Many retailers, health organizations and safety advocates mark September as Baby Safety month. KID thought we would use this opportunity to review the importance of safe sleep environments for infants. Below are a few of the main points we always… Read More
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National Consumer Protection Week – year round here at KID
Posted on March 7, 2013Did you know this is National Consumer Protection Week? KID works on protecting our youngest consumers all year long, but thought we’d use the opportunity to give parents and caregivers a few things they can easily do to protect the… Read More
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Consumer Fed releases survey on parent’s knowledge of safety program
Posted on October 25, 2011A recent survey completed by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) reveals that most parents are unaware of the product registration requirement designed to protect young children and their families. As of June 2010, many children’s products like cribs, strollers,… Read More
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KID co-founder talks about product safety on CBS Early Show
Posted on August 31, 2010Linda Ginzel appeared this morning on the CBS news show, The Early Show. She talked about her family’s experience when her son Danny was killed in a dangerous portable crib at his licensed child care home in 1998. The segment… Read More
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ABC Chicago “For Your Family” talks about product registration and recalls with KID
Posted on August 30, 2010KID’s executive director was up early this morning for a segment on ABC Chicago’s early news. Judy Hsu, host of “For Your Family” talked with KID about the new product registration program for juvenile products and highlighted several recent recalls…. Read More
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Toys “R” Us Launches Product Safety Program
Posted on August 23, 2010Today Toys “R” Us, Inc. announced the launch of their national Product Safety Vigilance Program. This program will encourage consumers to take important steps to become advocates for children’s safety. Included in the program is the “Eight Steps to Keep… Read More