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By Kids in Danger As the warmer weather settles in, families will be spending more time outside to soak up the sun and play in the water. Whether your family prefers the beach or the pool, there are a few safety considerations to be aware of. When people think of water safety, they know that supervision is key. However, supervision…

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Recalls, Tip-overs, and More: Checklist for Safety in Child Care

PTPAMay 5, 2017

By Kids in Danger Deciding where to your child for child care can be a nerve-wracking process. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to remember all the questions to ask when considering your options. Safety is one consideration and this checklist can help you evaluate safety as you make your choice. First, take the time to…

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KID joins the Dr. OZ show to ask: Why are crib bumper pads still for sale?

PTPAFebruary 9, 2016

After new research about the increasing dangers of crib bumper pads thrust the issue into the public eye, television host Dr. Oz posed the question: Why are crib bumper pads still for sale? Kids in Danger’s (KID) Nancy Cowles appeared on the Dr. Oz Show earlier this month along with NJ Sheers, former project manager of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC)…

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What to do if…

PTPAJuly 3, 2014

At KID, we try and be proactive in telling parents and caregivers what products to avoid using with their children. Some examples include: bumper pads, walkers, and bath seats. However, chances are that even if you don’t use these products, there could be potentially dangerous children’s products in your home. No need for alarm though; KID is here to walk…

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Your car seat safety questions – answered!

PTPAJune 5, 2014

Did you know that more than 73% of car seats are not used or installed correctly? In an effort to reduce misuse and confusion as the travel season heats up,KID has compiled some of the most common questions we get about car seat use and installation and asked Jess Choi, Coalition Coordinator for Safe Kids Chicago for expert answers. Question:…

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Safety Standards in Children’s Products

PTPAMay 6, 2014

Make sure your children’s products meet these safety standards. When KID was started in 1998, there were few mandatory safety standards for children’s products in America. This is something that usually surprises parents, but KID has been hard at work for the past 15 years to change this. As a result of our work, 9 children’s products now have strong…

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Make a Deal to Be Safe this Spring Season

PTPAApril 2, 2014

As the season turns towards warmer weather, families will traditionally store away their winter gear and re-organize with some old-fashioned spring cleaning. These clean-ups typically mean spring is also yard sale season, an excellent time to find great prices on interesting items. However, we here at KID want to remind you not to bargain with product safety, and keep an…

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From infants to school children; injury prevention tips for every age

PTPAFebruary 28, 2014

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the possibilities of potential injury to your children but don’t have to feel this way. To help alleviate anxiety, we have listed some common sources of injury to children by age below and follow with simple steps you can take to help prevent the injury from happening. Infants At this age, it’s really important…

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