Category Archives: grandparents

Celebrating grandparents

Sunday, September 9, 2012 is National Grandparents Day. Every day grandparents impact our lives and serve as teachers and caregivers for our children. It’s important for them to have recent information on children’s product safety to protect children under their … Continue reading

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Bobby’s story: a warning about recalled Graco Strollers

Bobby’s grandmother recently shared his story on our Family Voices website. Bobby Dean died in 2007 when he was trapped between the seat and food tray of a Graco stroller. Graco finally recalled this product in 2010, but did not … Continue reading

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Tami’s hike and crib bumper pads in the news

  A few weeks back, we posted a blog about Tami as she was getting ready to start her hike on the Appalachian Trail. As of Friday, April 22nd, she had made her way up from Georgia into North Carolina!  … Continue reading

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Remembering Andy Sage

This weekend, KID honors the memory of Andy Sage. Andy suffocated on a sleep positioner in January 2002. Since then, his parents have been committed to warning others of the dangers of this product. Just last year, CPSC and FDA … Continue reading

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Grandparents Day is Sunday

September 12th is Grandparents Day, giving us all an opportunity to honor these vital family members. Many grandparents are important caregivers in their grandchildren’s lives — either for a few hours, for regular child care or even as guardians. And … Continue reading

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