safety; resources

It’s been a slow month for children’s product recalls, but there have been a few major food recalls in March that we want to share with parents and caregivers so they can keep the children in their care safe. Like… Read More

At the beginning of October, IKEA announced that it will only carry blinds with no cords or inaccessible cords in all of its global stores by January 2016. KID spoke to Linda Kaiser from Parents for Window Blind Safety to find… Read More

Safe summer fun Summer is here, which means vacations and poolside lounging. No matter where you spend your sunny summer days, KID wants to make sure they are safe summer days. To help you out, we created our Summer Safety… Read More

View the story “A week at ICPHSO” on Storify. Product safety experts from around the globe gathered this week to share best practices and emerging issues. KID was there. ICPHSO (ick-fa-so) is an unusual organization — bringing together all stakeholders… Read More

It was just 2 short years ago that we were celebrating the launch of the KID mobile site. Since that time, countless searches have been made by parents and caregivers looking to get safety information on children’s products they intend… Read More

KID knows that all parents want to keep their children safe. But the fact of the matter is kids are fast, curious, and impulsive. It only takes a few seconds for your child to find common household dangers, ranging from… Read More

Program Director Laura Nikolovska traveled to Carterville, Illinois to present at the Healthy Children, Brighter Futures Conference. This annual conference on children’s health attracted many central and southern Illinois based caregivers and features experts on over 25 topics concerning children’s… Read More

This 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

The scorching heat and humidity can only mean we’re in the middle of summer! While families may enjoy numerous activities this season, it is as important now as ever to remember to keep children safe. A few simple tips can… Read More

KID joined Illinois PIRG in the release of its 23rd annual toy safety report, Trouble In Toyland.The report educates consumers about the new federal safety legislation and highlights the year’s most pressing hazards including lead, choking and phthalates. For crib… Read More