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…
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…
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…
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…
Playgrounds are wonderful places for children to be active and test their physical and social skills. Playgrounds can help kids learn to take calculated risks—an important life skill. Of course, used incorrectly, a playground can also come with…
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…
The safest place for children younger than 13 is in the back seat. This is because the back seat is furthest away from the point of impact in a frontal crash (frontal crashes are the most common and most dangerous type of collision), and because…
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…
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…
If a product is available in Canada, does that mean it’s safe or has been tested for safety? Not necessarily. There are some products—like toys for young children, that are regulated. But there are many other products, even ones aimed at kids, that…