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Do you know what these symbols mean?
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents concerning what different dangerous symbols are and mean.
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Is your Child Safe?
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Safety features to be aware of when buying and using toys, equipment and furniture made for babies and young children.
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Child Identification Record
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Contact:
Brampton Safe City Association
Phone: 905-793-5484
Fax: 905-458-7402
Website: www.bramptonsafecity.ca
Parents can provide information about a child that can be used by Police should the child go missing.
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Safety Cards for Kids
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Contact:
The Co-operators Insurance
Phone: 1-800-265-2612
Fax: 519-826-0925
Website: www.cooperators.ca
Questions and answers concerning a variety of safety issues for children.
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Services for Children
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Contact: Government of Canada
Phone: 1-800-O-Canada
Website: www.canada.gc.ca
A guide to Government of Canada services for children and their families. This booklet includes statistics and relevant Websites.
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Keep your Child Safe
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Contact: Canadian Paediatric Society
Phone: 613-526-9397
Fax: 613-526-3332
Talks about safety tips for children up to four years of age. Booklet includes a safety quiz for parents to test their safety knowledge.
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Crib Accessories, Attachments, Toys |
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Safety tips for using bumper pads, pillows, mobiles, activity centres and wall decorations.
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Gates and Corrals
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Talks about the regulations for gates, the different styles and how to select, install and use a gate safely.
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High Chairs
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Tips on what styles of high chairs are available, how to choose a high chair and how to use one safely.
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Jumpers/Exercisers
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Talks about the problems of using a jumper/exerciser as well as the proper way to use one if you wish to.
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Strollers and Carriages |
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Talks about the regulations concerning strollers and carriages, how to choose a stroller or carriage and how to use one safely.
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Playpens |
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Talks about regulations concerning playpens, how to use a playpen safely and when to stop using a playpen.
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Here it is...the garage sale of the season
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Contact:
Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
If you offer items for sale that do not meet safety standards (under the Hazardous Products Act) you could be held responsible if someone gets hurt using the product. This publication offers a list of items to watch for.
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Childproofing Skills
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Contact: Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Provides nine skills that can help someone start the process of childproofing their home.
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Home Safety Checklist
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Contact: Infant & Toddler Safety Association
Phone: 519-570-0181
Fax: 519-894-0739
Provides a checklist you can work through to determine where some potential hazards lie in the home.
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Baby's Stationary Activity Centre
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Contact: Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Playpens - Don't gamble with your child's life
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Talks about the hazards to look out for as well as how to keep a playpen safe for baby.
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Toys and Safety
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Talks about things you should know as well as ideas for ensuring a child's safety.
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Crib Safety |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Children's Sleepwear |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Bunk Bed Safety |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Danger! Children can strangle on curtain and blind cords |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Water Safety at Home |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca Provides tips and information about keeping children safe near water.
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Burning candles can be dangerous |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Safety Tips for New Babies
(birth to 6 months)
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
General safety tips for parents with babies to 6 months including car seats, falls, burns and scalds, and choking and suffocation. Available in English and French.
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Safety Tips for Older Babies
(6 to 12 months)
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
General safety tips for parents with babies 6 to 12 months old including falls, choking and suffocation, and home safety tips. Available in English and French.
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Safety Tips for Toddlers
(1 and 2 years)
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
General safety tips for parents with toddlers aged 1 and 2 years old including car seats, in the kitchen, in the bathroom and in the bedroom. Available in English and French.
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Safety Tips for Preschoolers
(3 to 5 years)
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
General safety tips for parents with preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years old including at the playground, on tricycles and in the car. Available in English and French.
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Staying Safe with a Babysitter |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides tips for choosing a babysitter, what to show the sitter, and what to remember to tell the sitter. Available in English and French.
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You Can Prevent Falls |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides tips on preventing falls on stairs and around the house. Includes a safety check list for parents. Available in English and French.
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Safety Tips for Children and Pets |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides some pointers on choosing a pet, teaching your child how to act around animals and keeping your pet from causing injuries. Includes a safety check list for parents. Available in English and French.
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You Can Prevent Poisoning |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides information for parents on what causes poisoning, what you can do to prevent it, and what you should know about child safety lids. Includes a safety check list for parents. Available in English and French.
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You Can Prevent Choking |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides parents with information on choking hazards, food safety, balloons and pacifiers. Includes a safety check list for parents. Available in English and French.
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Suffocation & Strangulation |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides statistics and causes of suffocation. Gives safety tips for preventing suffocation and strangulation.
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Halloween Safety |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides information about costumes, decorating your home, driving on Halloween and trick or treating.
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Holiday Safety Tips from
Safe Kids Canada
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Discusses some common seasonal hazards and provides simple steps a parent can take to keep their children safe.
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How to Keep Kids Safe at Home |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides safety tips to help keep a child of any age safe at home. Breaks down the safety tips into babies (birth to 1 yr), toddlers (1-2 yrs.), young children (3-5 yrs.) and children (6-12 yrs.).
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Be careful with lighters and matches |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Emergency steps to take if your clothes catch fire, plus safety tips and general information about lighters.
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Protect your child from scalds
and burns
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides information about the temperature of your hot water, smoke alarms and keeping hot food and drinks away from your child.
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You Can Prevent Scalds |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides parents with a safety check list for preventing scalds. Also provides information about safety in the kitchen and bathtub, an explanation on how hot the water from a tap is and an alert about using microwaves to heat baby bottles. Available in English and French.
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You Can Prevent Drowning |
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Contact:
Safe Kids Canada
Phone: 1-888-SAFE TIPS or 416-813-6766
Fax: 416-813-4986
Website: www.safekidscanada.ca
Provides parents with a safety check list for preventing scalds. Also provides information about safety in the kitchen and bathtub, an explanation on how hot the water from a tap is and an alert about using microwaves to heat baby bottles. Available in English and French.
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Barbecue lighters are dangerous in the hands of children! |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Stop cooking fires BEFORE they happen! |
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Contact:
Health Canada
Phone: 416-973-4705
Fax: 416-973-1746
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index_e.html
Provides safety tips for parents/guardians.
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Fido! Friend or Foe? |
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Contact:
State Farm Insurance
Phone: 416-290-4737
Fax: 416-290-4389
Website: www.statefarm.com
Activities designed to teach children the do's and don'ts of dog safety.
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Kids have stress, too! |
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Contact:
City of Toronto Public Health Department
Phone: 416-392-7401
Website: www.city.toronto.on.ca/health/index.htm
Provides information around how stress shows up in kids, potential things that cause stress, how parents can help and who to talk to.
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