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Safe sleep for babies

Safe sleep for babies

Pregnancy and Babies

Good sleep habits are important for your baby’s physical health and emotional well-being. Safe sleep includes things such as where your baby sleeps, their sleeping position, the type of crib or bed, the type of mattress, and the home environment. To create a safe environment, you can:

  • Always place your baby on their back to sleep, for every sleep.
  • Make sure your baby is not too warm

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Button batteries: Know the risks

Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks posed by button batteries and lithium coin batteries in their home. Keep loose and spare batteries locked away, store any product that uses button batteries out of reach of curious children, and know what to do if your child accidentally ingests one.

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Promoting literacy in school-aged children

Promoting literacy in school-aged children

Behaviour and Development

Reading is a skill that will help your child well beyond their school years, and an important part of their health and well-being. Find out how you can help your school-aged child develop strong reading skills, regardless of your own level of comfort.

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Active Kids Healthy Kids

As a parent, you set the example your children will follow. The Canadian Paediatric Society has ideas to help you make activity a priority for your family.

Well beings

This definitive Canadian guide to healthy child care is a must for child care centres, agencies and home-based providers, early childhood instructors and students, and public health professionals.

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