Category Archives: standards

For the first time ever- mandatory safety standards in place for play yards!

The month of February will be ending on a very high note for children’s product safety. As of February 28, 2013 all play yards manufactured for sale in the United States must meet mandatory federal safety standard for the first … Continue reading

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In Memory of Danny

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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CPSC, Health Canada announce recall of PeaPod travel bed

CPSC and Health Canada have announced a recall of 220,000 KidCo’s PeaPod and PeaPod Plus Travel Beds.  Stop using these products immediately. KID has been warning about this product since first learning last January about a death in December: a … Continue reading

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CPSC approves new mandatory standards for infant swings

We all know how important an infant swing can be in the first months with a new baby.  Sometimes it seems it is the only thing that can soothe a fussy baby.  Now, CPSC has adopted a new safety standard … Continue reading

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Do not use Peapod Travel Bed for infants

KID learned last January about a death in December: a five-month old boy was found dead in a KidCo Peapod Travel Bed – a pop-up tent-like structure sold as sleep space for infant and toddlers.  His face was against the … Continue reading

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