This infographic lists the most common household poisons that parents should be aware of, and gives the top tips for preventing childhood poisonings at home. Also available in French and Arabic.
This infographic describes the danger of carbon monoxide, including symptoms to watch for, common risks in the home, ways to reduce the CO risks and what to do if you think you have been exposed to this poisonous gas. Also available in French.
This infographic gives safety advice on how to use household chemicals and cleaning products to help avoid poisonings. It includes instructions on how to avoid creating chloramine or chlorine gas, which can cause severe breathing problems, how…
This fact sheet provides useful information to families and caregivers about how to prevent common childhood poisonings at home. It lists common products like medicines, tobacco and vaping products, cannabis and other items that should be stored in…
This fact sheet outlines the impact of poisonings in children under 5 years in Atlantic Canada, including why they are at risk and what parents and caregivers can do to help protect kids of all ages from accessing poisons at home. Also available in…
This infographic outlines the most common poisoning risks in the summer season for kids under 5 years old. Available in English.
This infographic outlines the risk of food made with cannabis to children, and gives important tips on how to keep kids safe from cannabis in the home. Available in English.
This infographic outlines the most recommended safe sleep practices for all ages of children, from crib and toddler beds to bunk beds. It also gives best practice recommendations for sleeping positions, safe sleep spaces and bed sharing. Also…
This infographic details key statistics for trampoline injuries seen at the IWK Health Centre between 2001 and 2015, including top injury causes and types, injuries by location (home trampolines vs. trampoline parks) and tips for using a trampoline…
The intent of this backgrounder is to provide an overview of the evidence regarding trampoline-related injuries (both residential- recreational backyard and trampoline parks) in children under the age of 14 years and the current best practice…