Baby safety

IKEA Canada recalls SULTAN crib mattresses

IKEA Canada recalls SULTAN crib mattresses

IKEA Canada recalls one of its crib mattresses after concerns it poses a danger to babies.

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Crib recall: Bednest Bedside Cribs

Crib recall: Bednest Bedside Cribs

Crib recall! Bednest Bedside Cribs are being recalled in Canada after an infant death was reported in the UK.

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Food recall: Heinz recalls another batch of baby food (Update)

Food recall: Heinz recalls another batch of baby food (Update)

The latest food recall. Heinz Canada is recalling another one of its baby foods due to risk of spoilage.

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Awesome PSA alert: Save a choking baby

Awesome PSA alert: Save a choking baby

Watch "The Chokeables" demonstrate how to clear a wee one's airway.

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Infant car seat recall: Learning Curve VIA 1470C

Infant car seat recall: Learning Curve VIA 1470C

There’s been another big car seat recall in Canada—this time, involving various Learning Curve VIA 1470C infant car seats.

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Recall (expanded): Ikea VYSSA crib mattresses

Recall (expanded): Ikea VYSSA crib mattresses

Health Canada has announced a crib mattress recall—the Ikea VYSSA (in various models). The date range of the affected products has been expanded.

Today's Parent

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

Wearable tech for babies: Newest trend for helicopter parents

The latest baby gear launched at the Consumer Electronics Show takes the urge to hover to a new, high-tech level.

Jennifer Pinarski

Toddler parents: Keep that car seat rear-facing!

Toddler parents: Keep that car seat rear-facing!

New research suggests parents are switching to the forward-facing car seat position too soon.

Cara Smusiak

Major Graco stroller recall across Canada and the US

Major Graco stroller recall across Canada and the US

Health Canada announces the recall of several models of Graco strollers due to a folding hinge that can seriously injure kids’ fingers.

Today's Parent

Milk recall in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia

Milk recall in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia

A milk recall has been issued for various products sold in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

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Major US car seat recall: Important note to Canadians

Major US car seat recall: Important note to Canadians

There’s been a major US car seat recall of Recaro ProSport model 385 car seats. This serves as an important reminder to Canadians.

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RECALL: Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

RECALL: Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad

Baby product recall alert! Health Canada has announced a recall involving two models of the Tommee Tippee Monitor with Movement Sensor Pad.

Today's Parent

5 ways to protect your child from identity theft and fraud

5 ways to protect your child from identity theft and fraud

Parents should be concerned about the troubling rise of child identity theft. Here are five ways to protect yourself and your kids.

Tiffy Thompson

Baby wrap recall: Chimparoo Versatile cardi-wraps

Baby wrap recall: Chimparoo Versatile cardi-wraps

Health Canada has announced the baby wrap recall of Chimparoo Versatile cardi-wraps in black. The product poses a fall hazard for infants.

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RECALL: Ganz Grumpy Cat

RECALL: Ganz Grumpy Cat

A recall has been announced involving Ganz Grumpy Cat plush toys and key clips.

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Is it ever OK to leave your child alone in the car?

Is it ever OK to leave your child alone in the car?

In this month's debate, chosen by our readers, two parents discuss whether it's ever OK to leave your kids in the car.

Alysha Macdonald

RECALL: Heinz baby food

RECALL: Heinz baby food

Six Heinz baby food products have been recalled due to risk of spoilage.

Today's Parent

Major Graco car seat recall (updated)

Major Graco car seat recall (updated)

Graco announces the recall of 3.8 million child car seats in the U.S. and is being pressed to recall infant car seats. Here’s information for Canadians.

Today's Parent

New car seat guidelines: The 65-pound rule

New car seat guidelines: The 65-pound rule

With a new regulation in place for child seats, here’s everything you need to know to keep your little one safe and secure.

Today's Parent

Digital diapers: Too smart for comfort?

Digital diapers: Too smart for comfort?

Digital diapers? The new invention alerts parents when it's time to change baby's diaper. Is it safe? And will it make parents' lives easier—or lazier?

Galit Solomon