Kids safety

Ikea Canada recalls Patrull nightlight with sensor

Ikea Canada recalls Patrull nightlight with sensor

Ikea Canada recalls almost half a million nightlights after it was discovered the plastic covering can fall of.

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Britax car seat recall

Britax car seat recall

More than 200,000 car seats are affected by the Britax car seat recall in Canada and the U.S.

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When can kids stay home alone?

When can kids stay home alone?

How old is old enough to ditch the daycare costs and let your child stay home alone.

Susan Goldberg

RECALL: Disney pencil cases

RECALL: Disney pencil cases

Health Canada and the Disney Store are recalling themed pencil cases that pose a risk to young kids.

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How to treat a sunburn

How to treat a sunburn

We all know the importance of sun protection, but what should you do if your child does get a burn? Learn how to treat a sunburn.

Holly Bennett

Target recalls Circo nightlights due to fire hazard

Target recalls Circo nightlights due to fire hazard

Check your child’s nightlight as Targets recalls Circo nightlights collection.

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RECALL: Wooden toy maracas

RECALL: Wooden toy maracas

Health Canada has announced the recall of animal-themed wooden toy maracas by K & M toys. The affected items pose a choking hazard.

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Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

Summer first aid guide: How to treat minor injuries

With outdoor fun comes the odd bump, sting or cut. Follow our first aid guide to know just what to do when your child gets a summer ouchy.

Mary Vallis

Advisory: Use bottled water for formula feeding (at certain times)

Advisory: Use bottled water for formula feeding (at certain times)

Health Canada is recommending parents use bottled water for formula feeding when there are algal blooms.

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Mushroom recall: Possible listeria contamination

Mushroom recall: Possible listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection agency has expanded their mushroom recall. More products sold in B.C. and across Canada may be contaminated with listeria.

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Recall: 2 lots of children's Allerject—serious manufacturing defect

Recall: 2 lots of children's Allerject—serious manufacturing defect

ATTN parents of kids with allergies, there’s a major Allerject recall (2 lots) due to manufacturing defect that may prevent injector from working properly.

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Kids need risky outdoor play—here's why

Kids need risky outdoor play—here's why

The new ParticipACTION Report Card gives Canadian kids a failing grade for physical activity.

Jennifer Pinarski

When your child almost has a serious accident

When your child almost has a serious accident

Anchel Krishna's four-year-old daughter Syona narrowly escaped a wheelchair accident last weekend.

Anchel Krishna

Swim lessons: The one thing I force my kids to do

Swim lessons: The one thing I force my kids to do

Jennifer Pinarski is a strong swimmer and former lifeguard, but she still makes her kids take swimming lessons. Here's why.

Jennifer Pinarski

Recall: OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat

Recall: OXO Tot Nest Booster Seat

Health Canada is recalling a toddler booster seat out of concern children may fall out of it.

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How I'm overcoming my fear of letting my kid bike to school

How I'm overcoming my fear of letting my kid bike to school

With only 28 percent of Canadian students walking to school, one mom is overcoming her fears and teaching her kids to bike to class.

Jennifer Pinarski

RECALL: 2 Ikea safety gates

RECALL: 2 Ikea safety gates

IKEA and Health Canada have issued a safety gate recall (two gates) after serious injuries were reported.

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Why I'm not falling for the stranger danger video

Why I'm not falling for the stranger danger video

A new viral video warns parents about stranger danger, but just how accurate is the message it sends?

Jennifer Pinarski

Canadian food recall: Apple slices at Subway and Shoppers (UPDATED)

Canadian food recall: Apple slices at Subway and Shoppers (UPDATED)

The CFIA has announced the recall of Sun Rich sliced apples, and products containing them, sold at Shoppers Drug Mart and Subway. The products may be contaminated with listeria.

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What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

What you need to know about your carbon monoxide detector

The law mandates carbon monoxide detectors in many places. Wonder why? Here’s what you need to know about these life-saving devices.

Kim Shiffman