CCATTO Brand Baby Tents because they do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards. The baby tents create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants and contain a banned infant pillow.
Momaid Infant Loungers due to suffocation risk and fall hazard. The loungers do not meet the safety requirements of CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule.
Gorsetle US Infant Loungers due to suffocation risk, fall hazard and for failure to meet infant sleep product safety requirements.
None of the four sellers have agreed to recall their product and are not offering a remedy to consumers. This is one example of how the CPSC is taking strong action to protect consumers. The agency is severely underfunded and has been under attack for decades by industry. KID, along with other consumer advocacy groups, sent a letter to the U.S House leadership asking Congress to adequately fund the CPSC and allow it to continue to protect our children from hazardous products.
Meet KID's Summer Interns
As a small nonprofit, we rely on dedicated interns and volunteers to help fulfill our mission. KID’s interns work on a wide variety of projects and issues, such as research, social media, outreach and education, and advocacy. Meet our new interns from University of Chicago: Larydon Noldred and Joseph Pino. Both are rising sophomores with an interest in public policy. This summer, they will be helping KID with research as well as our summer outreach efforts. Last week, Joseph had a great time tabling at the Brightpoint Community Resource Fair in Englewood and even took home a raffle prize!
Water Beads: An Emerging Hazard
Water-absorbing gel beads, or water beads are a growing hazard for children. These products are made of super-absorbent polymer chemicals and when the tiny, hard plastic balls are placed in water, they can grow up to 1,500 times their size. When they are left out, they can dry out and form back into the small beads again. These small beads can look like candy or sprinkles and young children can be tempted to swallow them. We have also seen cases of kids putting them in their ears and even inhaling them. The beads continue to grow once inside the body, causing blockages and life-threatening damage. While the beads are labeled as "non-toxic," concerns have been raised about the safety of the chemical acrylamide. The AAP recommends not having water beads in the house with children younger than three years old. If you suspect a child swallowed or placed water beads into their ears, seek medical treatment immediately. KID hears about water bead ingestion incidents too frequently. Read this recent article featured on Good Morning America, and learn more about the dangers of water beads from That Water Bead Lady.
KID Educates Families at Englewood Summer Fair
Last week, KID attended the Brightpoint Community Resource Fair in Englewood, Chicago. We had a great time getting to the know the community and spreading our life-saving resources to all the families that attended. We were joined by Rush Children's Hospital, Illinois Action for Children, the Chicago Police Department and many more organizations providing great services to the Englewood community. We're happy to be back in person to meet with families to talk to them about how to create a safe environment for their children. Contact us if you'd like KID to lead a workshop presentation (virtual or in person) for parents or caregivers in your community.
Talking About Consumer Advocacy at ICPHSO
KID Assistant Director Dev Gowda spoke on a panel at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)'s North America Product Safety Training Workshop in Boston about how consumer advocates play a crucial role in product safety and standards development, and how manufacturers can learn from the consumer experience. He was joined by Kimberly Amato of Parents Against Tip-Overs and Meghan's Hope and Torine Creppy of Safe Kids Worldwide. The panel was moderated by Cleo Stamatos of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). KID staff also met with fellow consumer advocates to discuss how we can work together to further children's product safety.
