Childhood Safety

Keeping your family safe is important. Some common safety topics include:

Safe Sleeping

• Safe use of cribs, bunk beds and sleepwear
• Safe sleep for your baby A booklet from the Public Health Agency of Canada about keeping your baby safe. Learn about SIDS, smoking, swaddling and safe sleep spaces, such as room-sharing, cribs and travelling with your baby.
• Sleep Well, Sleep Safe – A booklet for parents of infants from 0-12 months and for all who care for infants. Read about helpful sleep tips, infant sleep patterns, the importance of sleep for baby and parents, and answers to common parent questions.

Safety at Home

• Falls in children
• Keeping your young child safe around the home
• Food safety at home

 

Safety at Play

• Water Safety
• Bike helmets
• Sport-related concussions
• Playground Safety

Outdoor Safety

• Sun Safety

• Insect repellents and protecting your child from insect bites

• Winter safety