The bond between a pet and a child is very special, but beyond its many benefits, it’s crucial to create a safe environment.
Toy makers must make sure that they produce safe toys that meet the safety standards set by Health Canada. Sometimes unsafe toys do make their way onto store shelves and into homes. Here's how to pick the right toy!
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Children aged 1 to 4 years old represent the highest mortality rate by drowning in Canada. Furthermore, for each drowning, almost 5 cases require hospitalization for near drowning.
They start off so small. We dream of the moment when baby will start to crawl and then, little by little, to walk. However, this new freedom for babies comes with its share of risks and dangers. As we know, prevention is better than curing!
Sunshine is good for us all! Even for a baby! But in very small doses and by small doses, we mean less than 5 minutes. Your baby’s skin is very delicate and in only 15 minutes, the sensitive skin could burn.
Only 2 out of 10 car seats are installed correctly in Quebec. Here’s a reminder on some important rules to keep children safe on the road.
Early life environment can produce chemical changes in the genes that affect brain development, and these changes may help explain why abuse and neglect early in life results in a high risk for suicidal behaviour years later.
All clothing can burn when exposed to an open flame or other intense heat sources, such as a lit candle, stove burner, or lit cigarettes.
For your children’s safety, only use cribs that were made after September 1986.
Did you know that you should never rub a frostbite, nor put it in snow or water (cold or hot)? When it's as cold as it’s been recently, we all need advice!
