Child Bereavement Training
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Sun Safety
Protecting children from getting too much sun is important, whether they are playing outside or are with you on an errand. The hot...
Water Safety For Young Children
Drowning is the second most common cause of death for children under 5 years of age in Canada. Children can drown in as little as 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water. Many of these...
Safe Sleep For Babies
Good sleep habits are important for your baby’s physical health and emotional well-being. An important part of safe sleep is the place where your baby sleeps, his sleeping...
Never Shake A Baby
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome? No child, at any age, should ever be shaken.The effects can be very serious and can include lifelong injury...
Keep Your Baby Safe
Injury is the leading cause of death among children in Canada. Some of the biggest dangers to babies are falls, burns, drowning, choking, suffocation, strangulation and car...
Choking Suffocation Or Strangulation
You can use an empty toilet paper roll to test for choking hazards in your home. If an item is small enough to pass through it, it’s a choking hazard. If your baby uses a...
Car Safety
All babies need a rear-facing car seat for their first ride home from the hospital. Your baby will use this seat whenever you travel– even the shortest distance– for one year or...
Weaning Your Child From Breastfeeding
Weaning is a natural stage in your baby’s development. It is the gradual process of giving your baby other foods while continuing to breastfeed.Breastfeeding as long as you can...
Iron Needs Of Babies & Children
Iron is a mineral that babies and children need for good health and development.Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to all cells in the body. Our...
Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance
An allergy happens when a person’s immune system treats a substance (allergen) like an inappropriate invader. The body will try to protect itself by releasing a chemical into the...
Feeding your baby in the first year
Feeding your baby in the first year of life is an exciting adventure for parents and babies alike. It’s about development, nutrition, curiosity, sharing and learning....
Breastfeeding
Breast milk is the best food you can offer your new baby. At about 6 months, your baby will be ready for other foods, but you can continue breastfeeding until your child is 2...
Risk & Responsibilities
Parents are responsible for their child’s health and well-being, including protecting them from vaccine-preventable diseases.If you choose not to vaccinate your child you should...
Vaccine: Myth & Facts
Immunization is one of the most important ways to keep your child healthy. Vaccines are very safe. There are rarely reasons to not get vaccinated. Below are some common myths and...
Vaccine: Common Concern
Many parents and caregivers have concerns about vaccines. Some are scared that vaccines will harm their child. Others are not sure whether their child really needs all the...
Vaccination & Your Child
Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against many dangerous diseases. In Canada, vaccines prevent illnesses such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),...
Your Child’s Development
Watching your child grow and develop is one of the most exciting parts of being a parent, especially in the early months when it seems every day brings a new skill.Knowing what...
Your Child’s Brain
Your baby’s brain is built over time: It starts during pregnancy, and continues through to early adulthood. And like a building, it needs a strong foundation.The brain is made up...
Screen time and young children
Children under 5 years old are exposed to more screens than ever before, including televisions, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets.When thinking about how much...
Promote Literacy From The Birth
Learning to read starts from birth. Newborn babies learn how to read signals all around them by listening to voices, watching faces and reading body language. Babies need to hear...
Play Time With Your Baby
As a parent, you are your baby’s first playmate. Play is a fun way for the two of you to bond and it encourages healthy child development.Play is how children learn—about...
Preventing Flat Heads in Babies
Why do some babies develop flat spots on their heads? For the first 6 months, the safest place for your baby to sleep is on his back, in a crib in your room. Babies who sleep on...
Is My Child Growing Well
Children come in different sizes and shapes. Though your child may be taller or shorter, heavier or lighter than other children the same age, changes in height and weight...
Healthy Teeth For Children
When will my baby’s teeth appear? From birth to 12 months Wipe your baby’s gums with a soft, clean, damp cloth twice a day.As soon as the first teeth appear, clean them at least...
Colic & Crying
Healthy babies cry. It’s the way they express their needs and communicate with the people around them. Most of the time, you respond with what your baby needs: by offering food,...
Attachment – A Connection For Life
Why is attachment important? Attachment is the deep emotional bond between a baby and the person who provides most of his care. Just as most parents feel a strong connection with...
Your Baby’s Hearing
Hearing is very important for language, literacy and brain development. Some babies are born with hearing problems. Hearing loss is the most common congenital condition (meaning...
Fever And Temperature Taking
Babies younger than 6 months old should see a doctor when they have a fever. Do not use a mercury thermometer. If it breaks, you might be exposed to this toxic...
Febrile Seizures
What are Febrile Seizures? Febrile seizures are convulsions caused by fever. They happen in 2 to 5% of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years The older your child...