safety

Nine years ago this week, Ellie was killed in a poorly designed portable crib with a changing table attachment.  Our thoughts are with her family as they remember their sweet baby. Ellie and her family had just arrived that day… Read More

From KID founders, Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar As 2011 draws to a close, Boaz and I have been reflecting on the landmark improvements to children’s product safety which came into effect this year and that KID’s amazing supporters made… Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission today is again urging parents to use caution when using Bumbo Baby Seats.  In October of 2007, the CPSC issued a recall of this same product in order to provide new warning labels which stated… Read More

WASHINGTON– Consumer and safety groups today praised the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for voting to implement rules to require the independent safety testing of toys and other children’s products.  Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, and Kids in Danger… Read More

KID is out there fighting to promote the development of safer children’s products, advocate for children and educate the public about unsafe children’s products to help families keep their children safe. Our work has earned us a nomination as Small… 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

Home can be a dangerous place for young children. Dr. Kieran J. Phelan, a head researcher at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital explains, “The home environment is the most common location of injury for younger children.” Every year, around 2800 children… Read More

Both Aiden‘s and Preston‘s families have shared their stories with KID and we have been warning for years against crib bumper pads. But bumpers continue to be marketed to new parents, show up in many retailer ‘staging’ of cribs, and… Read More

It is estimated that in recent years, there have been more than 200,000 injuries annually on U.S. public playgrounds that required a trip to the emergency room. To reduce the risk of playground-related deaths and injuries, follow these recommended guidelines… Read More

Following the news this week of another death in a Simplicity Bassinet, CPSC has issued a warning urging parents and caregivers to stop using the bassinet involved. This warning is in lieu of a recall because CPSC can’t get the… Read More