Category Archives: crib safety

In Memory of Danny

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Kids In Danger

In 1998, Danny was killed when a recalled portable crib collapsed around his neck at his licensed child care home.  KID is Danny’s legacy.  Today, KID has the same commitment to the cause we did when Danny first died. We … Continue reading →

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KID releases report on crib incidents reported at SaferProducts.gov

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Kids In Danger

Despite recent improvements in standards for cribs, unsafe cribs continue to be widely used in nurseries, a new study released today by Kids In Danger (KID) finds. The study examines consumer reports on cribs posted between April 2011 and May … Continue reading →

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Just because you see it on TV or in a store, doesn’t mean it is safe

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kids In Danger

People do it all the time.  Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see infant seats perched on shopping carts.  Infant carriers and seats placed at eye level on counters and tables show up in everything from advertisements to network … Continue reading →

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Maryland announces proposed ban on crib bumper pads, effective next summer

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Kids In Danger

KID has been firm on its position against the use of crib bumper pads. Bumper pads pose a risk of suffocation, strangulation, and death. Children have died as a result of this product –we believe the risks outweigh any potential … Continue reading →

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Update on new crib requirements for childcare

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kids In Danger

It’s 2012. By the end of this year, all cribs in child care and other public accommodations must meet the tough new standards adopted by the CPSC in December 2010. The new crib standards are the result of unspeakable tragedies and years of work to keep … Continue reading →

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