Safe Start

Safe Start is the injury prevention program of BC Children’s Hospital.
We provide community-based programs to prevent unintentional injuries among children from birth to five years of age.

New!  Now Available!  Safe Start's new educational dvd,
Give Your Child a Safe Start. Learn how to prevent injuries
 and keep children safe.  Click here to view.

Also, to view the accompanying booklet and for ordering
the new Give Your Child a Safe Start resources, please see
 our Resources section.

Fireplace Safety With chilly days upon us, stay warm and safe with these fireplace safety tips from Safe Start. See more tips on keeping safe this winter. Updated:  January 23, 2012

In the News January 20, 2012 Hockey helmets best protection when toboganning.  The Vancouver Sun reports. September 6, 2011 Before you rush through a school zone, Preventable would like you to have a word with yourself.  The Vancouver Province reports. July 5, 2011 Spike in sudden infant deaths spurs safety reminders from the BC Coroner's Service. See more information on safe infant sleepng in our Other Links section. July 4, 2011 Canadians knowledge of consumer safety isues quite limited.  The Vancouver Sun reports. . See what else is making safety news in our "In the News" section.