Home safety
As a parent or caregiver, it is very important to be aware of the safety considerations for a newborn baby. Health Canada has a series of resources “Is Your Child Safe?” to learn more about identifying the hazards when purchasing new products, putting a baby to sleep or during play time will help to keep your baby safe.
Check out this video from Parachute Canada to learn more about preventing childhood injuries.
You will also find more safety information to help keep your baby safe as they develop new abilities and can explore new environments. To learn more visit our child safety section to learn about preventing many childhood injuries and safety recommendations on:
- Falls
- Scalds and burns
- Poisoning
- Cannabis and edibles
- Choking
- Car seats
- Outdoor safety
- Preventing bug bites and Insect safety
Additional injury prevention resources
- Canada Safety Council
- Caring for Kids
- Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
- Child Safety Link
- Give Your Child a Safe Start – Video Series
- Ontario Poison Centre
- Parachute Canada
- Prevent Child Injury
This item was last modified on February 12, 2024