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CPSC to initiate rulemaking on crib bumper pads
Posted on May 31, 2013Early in 2010, KID learned of two deaths involving crib bumper pads. One was six month old Aiden in Texas, the other, 2 month old Preston in Alaska. These preventable deaths strengthened our resolve to warn parents about the dangers… Read More
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Join KID for the 2013 Best Friend Award Night
Posted on May 16, 2013Check out some pictures of this year’s event. Join KID at our annual Best Friend Award Night May 23, 2013 at Fulton’s on the River in Chicago. KID and our supporters will gather to mark our 15th year and a… Read More
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A check-up on Chicago’s ban on crib bumpers
Posted on January 7, 2013Last April, Chicago became the first municipality (or any governmental unit for that matter) to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. The ordinance’s sponsors (Aldermen Balcer and Cardenas) and those who voted for it listened to the testimony of… Read More
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No more dangerous bumpers sold in Chicago
Posted on April 5, 2012We have been warning about the dangers of crib bumper pads for years. You can read Aiden’s story, Preston’s story, Dr. Thach’s research or some of our many blog posts and web pages on it. The Illinois Attorney General has… Read More
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Chicago becomes first to ban the sale of crib bumper pads
Posted on September 8, 2011The City of Chicago became the first governmental body to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. The ordinance, effective in 180 days, aims to remove this dangerous hazard from an infant’s sleep environment. Crib bumpers pads can cause suffocation… Read More
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Chicago to Retailers: Tell customers where to get help with car seat installation
Posted on June 15, 2010Perhaps you’ve seen or heard the research that most car seats are installed incorrectly or just know from your own experience that it’s not easy getting that seat installed so it is at the correct angle and doesn’t move at… Read More