Safety

RECALL: Dodge minivans being recalled due to faulty air bags

RECALL: Dodge minivans being recalled due to faulty air bags

Dodge Grand Caravans from 2011 and 2012 are being recalled in the US and Canada due to faulty air bags in the driver's seat of the minivans.

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Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Fake baby products are everywhere—here's how to spot the difference

Counterfeit strollers, car seats, carriers and more put your child in serious danger—and the problem is widespread. Here’s how to avoid buying a fake.

Claire Gagne

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

A new study reveals that firearms are putting many kids at risk, and Canadian guidelines suggest parents can do a lot to help with gun safety.

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

7 Car Seat Mistakes You’re Probably Making

7 Car Seat Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Most kids aren’t secured in car seats as well as they should be, but with a bit of know-how from experts, you can avoid the most common car seat errors.

Dory Cerny

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

Homemade slime is fun to make. But one of its ingredients may be toxic. Not to worry, we have a safe alternative!

Juliana Bannon

Why one mom says your kid’s sun hat could be a serious danger

Why one mom says your kid’s sun hat could be a serious danger

With kids' spring and summer clothes already hitting stores, parents might want to double-check this feature before buying a sun hat.

Emily Rivas

How to teach your kid to call 911

How to teach your kid to call 911

Kristen Thompson

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

I grew up in South Africa, so I’m familiar with prejudice. It scares me to see it happening here.

Khadija Cajee

Penis care: A guide to cleaning your baby boy's business

Penis care: A guide to cleaning your baby boy's business

So you just had a baby boy and you're unsure how to care for his business. Here's how to take care of his penis (whether it's circumcised or uncircumcised).

Janice Paskey

How to toddler-proof your holidays

How to toddler-proof your holidays

Better safe than sorry! These toddler safety tips will help you prevent any mishaps over the holidays.

Lesley Young

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Many headphones geared to kids can actually lead to hearing loss

Shockingly, many headphones marketed to kids don't safely restrict volume levels. A new study reveals what's the safest (and most kid-friendly) model parents should buy.

Alyssa Ashton

Review: Kidde’s 2-in-1 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm offers connectivity

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Review: Kidde’s 2-in-1 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm offers connectivity

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What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

What you need to know about the new safe sleep guidelines for babies

Some of the newest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may surprise you. From bed-sharing to pacifiers, here's what you need to know.

Ariel Brewster

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Should your kid be riding in the front seat?

Dory Cerny

Review: Kidde’s 2-in-1 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm makes home safety easy

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Review: Kidde’s 2-in-1 Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm makes home safety easy

Mom of three Kate Allen puts Kidde’s talking smoke and carbon monoxide alarm to the test in her home.

Kate Allen

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

3 dangerous DIY ingredients you probably didn’t know about

Just because it’s homemade doesn’t mean it's safe for little kids.

Vanessa Milne

5 tips for teaching your kids to be street smart

5 tips for teaching your kids to be street smart

How to teach your kids to look out for themselves (without terrifying them).

Astrid van den Broek

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

It's the game that's taking the world by storm, but is Pokémon Go really OK for kids to play? Here's what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

How to keep your baby cool this summer

How to keep your baby cool this summer

Worried about your little one in the hot summer sun? Read on for our expert's tips on keeping your baby cool.

Wendy Haaf

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Tips to keep kids safe in the laundry room

Little kids love helping with laundry, but there are a few hazards to be aware of. Here's how to keep your kid safe in the laundry room.

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