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…
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…
If your child is between 5 and 9 years old, they could be feeling—and acting—extremely independent, and will take many more risks when they play. But their brain is still developing, and they won’t really understand the possible consequences of the…
A poison is something that can make you sick if you swallow it, taste it, smell it, get it on your skin, or get it in your eye. It can be a drug or a non-drug substance. Children 5 and younger are more at risk for poisonings because they like 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…
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…
The different seasons and weather systems in Atlantic Canada can create risks and hazards for children. This page describes important safety considerations about related to:storm and hurricane safetyhot weather safetywinter and snow safetyStorm…
If your child is between 3 and 5 years old, they’ll likely be extremely active, curious, and interested in trying new things. But keep in mind that their brain is still in very early stages of development, and they still depend on you completely for…
If your child is between 1 and 3 years old, they may be behaving much more independently than ever before. But keep in mind that their brain is still in very early stages of development, and they still depend on you completely for their health and…