During this year's Poison Prevention Week (PPW) campaign, the Atlantic Canada Poison Centre and Child Safety Link (CSL) are…
Thanks so much to our friends at CTV Your Morning Atlantic for having Child Safety Link's Sarah Marvrak on the show this morning…
This page supports the use and care of the Merritt Hope car bed. These resources will guide you through how to use this particular seat to safely transport your child. You’ve got this! If you have any questions or need…
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…
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…
Playing with toys is such an important part of your child’s physical and mental development. It’s especially enjoyable—and a bonding opportunity—if you join in and play with your child. But many toys—especially ones that are inappropriate for your…
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…
Water play is an important part of summer for Maritime families. Playing in the water is fun, a great form of exercise, and a great way to cool off. But it also comes with very serious risks. Children under 5 are at an increased risk…
We’re committed to providing our safety information to everyone in the Maritimes, including our Arabic-speaking communities. To date, we offer the following resources in Arabic: Infographic: Preventing Childhood Poisonings-Arabic version …
Merci d’avoir consulté le site Web de Child Safety Link (CSL). Il s’agit d’un programme de prévention des blessures chez les enfants offert à l’échelle des provinces Maritimes, et basé au IWK Health Centre à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. CSL…