Safety

Why (and how) to drive with a Baby on Board sign

Why (and how) to drive with a Baby on Board sign

Citynews reporter Galit Solomon discusses the dos and don'ts of driving with a "Baby on Board!" sign.

Galit Solomon

Calling strangers 'tricky people' doesn't make any sense

Calling strangers 'tricky people' doesn't make any sense

I'm not sold on the term “tricky people." To me, it seems like just another stand-in word—like saying “bad guys,” but even more watered down.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

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.

TP staff

Heinz and Mott's kids' food products recalled due to risk of spoilage

Heinz and Mott's kids' food products recalled due to risk of spoilage

Three Heinz and Mott’s products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Today's Parent

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.

Today's Parent

RECALL: UPPAbaby Stroller and Rumble Seat Bumper Bar

RECALL: UPPAbaby Stroller and Rumble Seat Bumper Bar

UPPAbaby recall: Health Canada has announced the recall of UPPAbaby Stroller Bumper Bar. 8,000 strollers affected in Canada, and 71,000 in the U.S.

TP staff

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.

TP staff

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.

Today's Parent

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.

TP staff

Infant formula warning: Watch for product substitution or tampering

Infant formula warning: Watch for product substitution or tampering

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued an infant formula warning.

TP staff

What to do if your child is choking

What to do if your child is choking

It’s one of your worst fears—especially if you don’t know what to do. Here’s what every parent needs to know about choking.

Claire Gagne

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

Living at high altitude can increase risk of SIDS

Living at high altitude can increase risk of SIDS

What this new study means for Canadians.

Lisa Kadane

Do BPA bottles really pose a threat to our babies?

Do BPA bottles really pose a threat to our babies?

Genna Buck explores the controversy surrounding the health effects of BPA and why there is no end to the debate.

Genna Buck

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.

TP staff

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.

TP staff

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.

TP staff

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