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This week in children’s product safety…

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Kids In Danger

Attention all Illinois residents! The Illinois House is considering HB 3052 which would bring the rest of the state in line with Chicago’s adoption of a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads.  Call your legislator and urge them … Continue reading →

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Support HB 3052 to help keep Illinois babies safe

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kids In Danger

HB 3052 (McAsey) is a bill that would ban the sale of crib bumper pad sales in the state of Illinois. Currently, bumper pads are illegal to sell in the city of Chicago and the state of Maryland (effective June … Continue reading →

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A check-up on Chicago’s ban on crib bumpers

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kids In Danger

Last April, Chicago became the first municipality (or any governmental unit for that matter) to ban the sale of crib bumper pads.  The ordinance’s sponsors (Aldermen Balcer and Cardenas) and those who voted for it listened to the testimony of … Continue reading →

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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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CPSC takes action against makers of Nap Nanny, after 5 deaths

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kids In Danger

Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC.  Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America … Continue reading →

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