Kids safety

RECALL: Magnet toys from Indigo

RECALL: Magnet toys from Indigo

Health Canada has announced magnet recall. Indigo Books & Music has recalled Magnetic Sphere and Magnetics 4 x 4—toys pose serious health risk to children.

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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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I'm not a bad mom because my kid goes out alone

I'm not a bad mom because my kid goes out alone

In a culture of fear, one mom writes an open letter to her son about his growing independence.

Susan Goldberg

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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Mom arrested for letting daughter play alone at a park

Mom arrested for letting daughter play alone at a park

Mom arrested after she thought it would be OK to let her daughter play at the park all day while she worked.

Emma Waverman

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

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Would you buy a backyard trampoline?

Jumping around? Entertainment Tonight Canada hosts Rick Campanelli and Cheryl Hickey explain their views on buying their families a backyard trampoline.

Rick Campanelli

Recall: Graco now recalling infant car seats

Recall: Graco now recalling infant car seats

The Graco recall has expanded to include 1.9 million rear-facing infant car seats.

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Avoid spray-on sunscreens: Consumer Reports

Avoid spray-on sunscreens: Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is warning parents to avoid spray-on sunscreens due to potential health risks.

Emma Waverman

RECALL: Sprouted chia seed products

RECALL: Sprouted chia seed products

A recall has been announced for various brands of sprouted chia seeds and products, as several cases of salmonellosis are reported across Canada.

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RECALL: POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits

RECALL: POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits

Toy recall: Health Canada reports the recall of various POOF-Slinky Inc. science kits.

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RECALL: Baby doll poses burn hazard

RECALL: Baby doll poses burn hazard

Baby doll recall announcement: My Sweet Baby Cuddle Care Doll, sold at Walmart stores throughout Canada, has been recalled because it poses a burn hazard.

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RECALL: Kirkland Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

RECALL: Kirkland Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

Chicken recall: CFIA has announced the recall of Kirkland chicken strips sold at Costco due to possible contamination with food-borne bacteria.

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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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RECALL: Children's jewellery

RECALL: Children's jewellery

Two jewellery recalls for Canadian families have been announced. The products contain unsafe amounts of toxic metals. Learn more about jewellery safety.

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Snow forts: Play it safe

Snow forts: Play it safe

After a recent tragedy, Susan Goldberg's family places a new emphasis on safety when playing outdoors.

Susan Goldberg

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.

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How safe are apps?

How safe are apps?

App safety: Apps are fun and convenient, but with so much information being passed around in the palm of your hand, how safe are they, really?

Jennifer Kwan

What to do when your child has a dental emergency

What to do when your child has a dental emergency

Here's how Jennifer Pinarski managed her son's dental emergency.

Jennifer Pinarski

RECALL ALERT: Angelcare baby monitors

RECALL ALERT: Angelcare baby monitors

A serious recall has been issued for Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitors after two deaths were reported.

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