Des ressources sur les bons sièges d’autoLes ressources en question visent à fournir des renseignements sur la sécurité des enfants en voiture en plusieurs langues et pour les familles qui pourraient être peu alphabétisées.Les ressources en question…
If your baby is between 6 months and 12 months old, they completely depend on you for their health and safety. The best way to protect them is to be aware of the risks your young baby faces, and what actions you can take to help keep your baby safe…
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are often used for recreation and transportation. Child Safety Link has significant concerns regarding the use of ATVs by children and youth due to the very high risk of serious injury and death. Safety…
Congratulations! This is an exciting time, and sometimes an anxious time. After all, you’re responsible for this little human who depends on you for their health and safety. One of the best ways to prepare for the days, weeks, and years ahead, is to…
A booster seat adjusts the seat belt so that it fits across your child’s strongest bones, and away from their soft belly. To safely use a booster seat your child must weigh at least 18 kg (40 pounds) and be able to sit correctly for the whole ride…
Cannabis in all forms is a drug, and therefore a poison risk for children. Cannabis edibles—foods, candy, or chocolate infused with cannabis oil—have become a popular alternative to smoking cannabis in Canada, and are perhaps an even greater risk…
Trampolining is excellent aerobic exercise and offers great physical fitness benefits—and since it’s fun, it’s an activity kids are drawn to. But trampolines also come with a lot of safety risks. Injuries from backyard trampolines are on the rise…
Once your child is taller than 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches), it may be time to move to a regular seat belt. If a child does not yet fit the seat belt as described below, continue to use a booster seat. Your child is safest in the back seat until 13…
We know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among children. We also know that children fall in different situations based on their age. Children aged 0-4 are most likely to fall at home. Children aged…
It’s not just the baby’s waking hours that come with risks and dangers. During sleep time, you can also do a lot to minimize the risks and protect your baby. Here are some steps you can take to create a safe sleep environment for your child, whether…