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KID was founded by the parents of Danny Keysar who was killed in a recalled portable crib in 1998.
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A Closer Look SaferProducts.gov
KID recently took a look through the SaferProducts.gov posting board to see what consumers were talking about. We noticed some interesting patterns to watch out for so you and your loved ones can stay safe from these potential hazards.
There were 30 children’s product-related consumer reports in the month of December. The incidents ranged from safety failures of strollers to toys causing bruising, cuts, or pulling out hair. There were many ... Read more January Journal
Nancy Cowles, KID’s Executive Director, spent time this week at standard setting meetings for the ASTM International Toy Safety subcommittee. These are her notes from the week:Monday, January 5, 2015:KID’s email alert went out for January – meanwhile, I headed north (brrr) to Ottawa, Ontario for the meeting of the Toy Safety subcommittee of ASTM International. This group develops the standard (F963) that addresses safety in toys. Unlike ... Read more Danny’s 18th Birthday
This Wednesday, on the last day of 2014, Danny Keysar would be turning 18. A young adult, planning his next steps to college to fulfill the potential all parents see in their children. But Danny isn’t here – he died before his second birthday in a poorly designed, inadequately tested, recalled portable crib. His parents founded KID as Danny’s legacy to keep other children safe. KID’s work is done to honor the memory of Danny and other ... Read more CPSC releases toy safety report
In November, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released their Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries Report for the year of 2013. The report states that in 2013, nine children under the age of twelve were lost due to toy-related fatalities, most of which occurred by asphyxiation. KID recommends preventing choking and asphyxiation by using a toilet paper roll to test small toys and parts. If an item fits inside a toilet paper roll, it presents ... Read more
Posted in child safety, children's product safety, cpsc, Kids In Danger, toy safety, toys
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What you need to know about the Graco Stroller Recall
Today CPSC joined with agencies from Canada and Mexico to announce the recall of almost five million Graco strollers – sold for over 15 years. The side latches on the strollers have caused fingertip amputations. Here’s what you need to know:Is my stroller part of the recall?The list of models included is mind-boggling. The only way to be sure is to check your model name against this list. Model names and date of manufacturer are printed ... Read more CPSC adopts strong standard for magnet sets
For the past two years, there has been discussion of the dangers of high-powered magnets sold as part of magnet sets such as Buckyballs. Today, September 24, 2014, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 4-0 to ban the sale of these dangerous magnets.These magnets are small balls or cubes that connect to each other, forming different shapes through a strong magnetic bond. When these high-powered magnets are separated they are often ... Read more
Posted in AAP, advocacy, children's product safety, cpsc, ingestion, injury data, magnets, regulation, standards
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Don’t learn about recalls from your grandkids: KID’s resource guide for grandparents
Grandparents 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, we have complied a set of resources that we would love grandparents to refer to first whenever a new product is bought, or there’s a question as to the safety of a current product.How KID empowers ... Read more
Posted in Chicago, child care, child safety, children's product safety, cpsc, crib safety, cribs; recall; safety, cribs; safety; product safety, Family, grandparents, illinois, infant products, Kids In Danger, nursery products, play yard, product registration, product safety, recall, sleep positioner, toy safety
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Reviewed for Safety: SaferProducts.gov
Everyone has their favorite review website. It’s your resource to make informed decisions about where to go, what to watch, and what to do. KID would like to add to your go-to websites a site that does more than just tell you which movie is worth seeing. This website, SaferProducts.gov, provides safety reports on children’s products, allowing you to report an unsafe product, and contains information that can help you make a decision that will ... Read more
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