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Spring Safety

 

When you're enjoying the many activities Springtime has  to offer, keep these safety tips for children in mind.

Spring Cleaning

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these safety tips when spring cleaning

        

Playground Safety 

Before heading out to the playground this spring, have a look at Safe Kids Canada's  guidelines for safe playgrounds.


Trampolines

Learn about trampolines from the Canadian Pediatric Society.  For more information, please see the joint position statement developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, the Injury Prevention Committee and Healthy Active Living Committee and the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine.  

In-line Skating


Before your child heads out on their in-line skates, read these safety tips from Health Canada.




Reviewed on:  March 17, 2011

Garage Sales

Did you know that everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring items sold are safe and meet safety standards? If you are holding a garage sale to pass on baby's nursery equipment this spring, see Health Canada's "Facts for Garage Sale Vendors" .

Are you planning to check out garage sales for baby items this Spring? Know the risks before you go. See Health Canada's Information for Shoppers of Second-hand products.