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…

Throughout their life, especially in their younger years, your child will spend a lot—if not the majority—of their time at home. So making your home as safe as it can be should be a priority. In the youngest years, your efforts will mostly be in…

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 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…

Even though preteens start to behave like little adults, their brains are still not fully-developed, and like kids, they remain poor at judging the true risk of activities. So they still rely on you to help create a safe environment for them,…

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 concernsChildren…

The Right Seat Talking Postcard Resources The purpose of these resources is to support child passenger safety education for families in multiple languages and for families who may experience low literacy.These resources include a short,…

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…