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#BeBurnAware this week and all year through
Posted on February 1, 2016The week of February 1-7 is National Burn Awareness Week and we want to share common types of children’s products that have been recalled recently because of burn hazards. They include pajamas, toys, and even accessories that you would never… Read More
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KID calls on CPSC to recall hoverboards
Posted on January 25, 2016UPDATE: On Friday February 19, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) instructed manufacturers and retailers to stop selling hoverboards unless they meet UL Standard 2272. KID echoes the CPSC’s advice and we advise consumers to stop using hoverboards, check to… Read More
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News reports highlight again the hidden hazards of magnets, button batteries
Posted on January 11, 2016Recently, KID shared the stories of two young girls, Brianna and Ava that received a lot of attention online. Both of these children were victims of safety hazards KID has been warning about for a long time but these hidden… Read More
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Honoring Danny’s memory
Posted on December 30, 2015On December 31, Danny Keysar would have turned 19. However, a collapsing portable crib tragically took his life before he even reached two. In the years since his death, KID, founded by Danny’s parents, has worked to further his legacy… Read More
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Xfinity Agrees to Remove Ad Depicting Unsafe Sleep from Broadcast
Posted on December 9, 2015After a Change.org petition and a direct appeal from KID, Xfinity has agreed to remove an ad depicting unsafe sleep from broadcast. In a letter to KID, Xfinity stated, “We wish to express our appreciation to your organization for… Read More
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Read this before purchasing brand new children’s products
Posted on December 7, 2015Every year, and especially around the holiday season, new toys and other products for children hit store shelves. It can be exciting to see all these new items, but sometimes these products make us at KID a little nervous. Here’s… Read More
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KID connects with other injury prevention professionals at #MIPA2015
Posted on November 10, 2015“We live in a world designed by adults, for adults, but kids suffer,” stated Dr. Gary Smith of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This was one of my favorite quotes of the weekend, and something I will certainly share… Read More
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KID and product safety by the numbers:
Posted on September 15, 20151998: The year KID started after our founder’s son Danny was killed when his portable crib collapsed around his neck in his daycare facility. 19: The number of children we know have died in cribs with the same design as… Read More
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Abigail, Danny L, Jamie, Liam (Over 12 Million Cribs Recalled since 2007)
Posted on August 27, 2015More infants die every year in cribs than from any other nursery product. There are many reasons why a child can die or be injured by a crib– today we are highlighting the stories of four. Abigail’s crib rails came… 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