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Safety & Injury Prevention

At home

  • Children and pets: Tips for bringing a pet into your home
  • Food safety at home
  • Gun safety: Information for families
  • Healthy homes for children
  • Keep your young child safe around the house
  • Safe sleep for babies
  • Your preschooler and safety: How to prevent injuries at home

At play

  • Are recreational trampolines safe?
  • As safe as necessary : Risky play for children
  • Body checking in ice hockey: What are the risks?
  • Skiing and snowboarding safety
  • Sport-related concussion: Information for parents, coaches and trainers
  • Water safety

On the move

  • Are off-road vehicles safe for children and youth?
  • Bike helmets for children and youth
  • Car seat safety
  • Electric scooters and bikes: Not safe for kids
  • Snowmobiles: Safety tips

Whatever the weather

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  • Winter safety: Advice for parents and kids
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