Danny’s Story
KID was founded by the parents of Danny Keysar who was killed in a recalled portable crib in 1998.
Read Danny's Story.
Subscribe
-
Category Archives: nursery products
New KID Report Shows Jump in 2017 Recalls
On Tuesday, along with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois PIRG, KID released new data on product recalls and children’s safety. This year, the number of recalls increased by 22%, while injuries and incidents reported prior to recall decreased from a spike in 2016.
The annual recall report, A KID Report: 2017 Children’s Product Recalls and 2016 Recall Effectiveness, looks specifically at the recall data for 2017, and identifies ... Read more Creating a Safe Baby Registry
Many expanding families rely on baby registries to stay organized and get everything they need for their new child. Many websites offer comprehensive lists of the “essentials.” However, we receive many questions from expectant parents about making sure that they only register for the safest products. Follow these tips when selecting products for your registry:
Cribs and other sleep products
Whether you are shopping for a crib yourself ... Read more
Posted in child safety, crib safety, Family, grandparents, infant products, nursery products, parents, safety
Leave a comment
CPSC Releases Report on Nursery Product Incidents
Every year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases a report with updated data on injuries and deaths associated with nursery products. In a change from past reports, CPSC Started last year including only non-incidental injuries, meaning the product was directly involved in the injury or death, whether or not the product was the actual cause of the injury.
The report finds that the amount of emergency department-treated injuries ... Read more Safe Sleep Tips for Infant Mortality Month
Each September marks National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. At KID, we take this opportunity to spread awareness about common hazards that contribute to the infant mortality in the U.S. The CDC defines infant mortality as the death of an infant before the age of one. As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, the infant mortality rate in the U.S. still varies based on racial and geographic differences.
One of the leading causes of infant mortality ... Read more
Posted in crib safety, infant products, nursery products, parents, recall, safe sleep, SIDS
Leave a comment
What is the ‘life of a product’?
At KID, we receive many questions about product safety and how to best keep children safe. One question that we frequently get is: What is considered the “life of a product?” How many years can a product really last and still be safe?
Manufacturers use the phrase “life of a product” to describe the average amount of time products can be used before becoming too old or worn out to be safe or functional. However, it can be difficult for consumers ... Read more New Study Shows Increasing Injuries from Nursery Products
As consumers, parents and caregivers expect nursery products such as cribs, strollers, and
high chairs to be safe. Unfortunately, we at KID have seen time and time again how many nursery products pose serious hazards to children. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has looked at 21 years of data to investigate trends in nursery product-related injuries. They found that in the U.S., a child ... Read more Trade In Your Used Children’s Products for Savings at Babies“R”Us
It’s that time of year again – the Babies“R”Us Great Trade-In Event is upon us! This is always a popular event – and for good reason. Children outgrow things quickly, and products that see a lot of frequent use can become heavily worn and unsafe, or even recalled. It’s important to take stock regularly and evaluate whether the items in your home are in good, usable condition. KID recommends replacing outgrown, damaged, or unsafe items ... Read more
Posted in juvenile products, nursery products, safety, Toys"R"Us
Leave a comment
KID Celebrates Safe Toys and Gifts Month
The Holidays are officially upon us! As you celebrate this special time with your loved ones, make sure safety stays a priority. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month, and in order to celebrate, we have pulled together some helpful tips on how to give safely this holiday season:
When in doubt, use the toilet paper roll test: If a toy, or any small, breakable parts, can fit inside a toilet paper cardboard tube, it is too small for children under ... Read more 
