Car seats
August 28, 2011
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.
Safety
Protect your baby from the sun
August 18, 2011
Sunshine is good for us all! Even for a baby? Yes, but in very small doses and by small doses, we mean less than 5 minutes. Your baby’s skin is very delicate and it could only takes 15 minutes to burn his skin!
Child clothing
July 24, 2011
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.
Pets and baby
July 13, 2011
The bond between a pet and a child is very special, but beyond its many benefits, it’s crucial to create a safe environment.
Crib safety
June 19, 2011
For your children’s safety, only use cribs that were made after September 1986.
How childhood abuse gets under the skin
April 24, 2011
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.
Frostbites
January 25, 2011
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!
Toy Safety Tips
November 20, 2010
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.
