Child safety

If you have questions about buying or installing a child seat in your car, the video Car Time 1-2-3-4 and its companion booklet, Keep Kids Safe, have the answers. Use these resources to learn how to choose and properly use a child seat. The booklet and video are free.
1 800 333-0371

Making sure your home is a safe place for children is a big concern for parents. All the information and resources you need are available online. You will also find information in the guide Is Your Child Safe? The guide is also available as a printed pamphlet.
1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)

You will find reliable consumer information about your child's safety online at the Government of Canada's Consumer Information Gateway. The site covers everything from childcare and nutrition to safety and accident prevention.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is sometimes called crib death. SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy baby who is less than a year old. Find more about how to reduce the risk of SIDS, or print a copy of the pamphlet Back to Sleep from Health Canada Online.
1 800 0-Canada (1 800 622-6232)

Food recalls and allergy alerts are an online service that offer allergy and recall warnings to help you protect your family's health. Subscribe to the online alert system.

By learning about food safety when they are young, your children will develop safe food-handling skills for life. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has a series of fact sheets to help you teach your children how to handle food safely.
1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)

The Kidz Printz program provides parents with child identification kits. If your child goes missing, your completed kit becomes a vital investigative tool for the police. The pocket-sized kit includes an ink strip so you can record your child's fingerprints. It also has a space for you to attach a recent photo and DNA identification of your child.
1 800 834-9221

Our Missing Children is one of the many programs that protect children. At the border, immigration officers and customs inspectors work to rescue missing or abducted children. In the 15 years since its creation, Our Missing Children has helped with more than 6,000 missing children cases. Our Missing Children also provides information on safety in cyberspace, Internet luring and keeping your child safe.
1 877 318-3576

Child abductions are even more complicated when they involve other countries. Parents in these circumstances need to work closely with government officials to improve the chances of getting their children back. You will find more information in the publication International Child Abductions: A Manual for Parents.
1 800 267-8376

The Canadian Strategy to Promote Safe, Wise and Responsible Internet Use (Cyberwise) gives families the tools, information and resources to surf the Internet safely. You can order a copy of the pamphlet Illegal and Offensive Content on the Internet.
1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)

The National Crime Prevention Strategy supports the healthy and safe development of children and youth. Find out how this strategy can help young people, while also improving the health and safety of your community. Resources include grants, tools and general information.
1 877 302-6272

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) National Youth Strategy promotes crime prevention through working with young Canadians. One part of the strategy includes a Web site for children and youth to learn more about safe lifestyle choices from other young people.

The Hug a Tree and Survive program teaches children basic survival skills. Children aged 5 to 12 learn how to avoid getting lost in the woods, and what to do if they do become lost. The program offers a video and learning materials, including a colouring book for kids.

Be Bright - Think Right teaches children about school bus safety, bullying, safe Internet use and how to respect one another in our diverse society. Developed in partnership with Scouts Canada, this program is taught to school children by police officers or scout leaders. It includes an interactive video, which presents scenarios for children to discuss and learn from.
1 888 726-8876

New rules make boating and related water activities safer in Canada. To learn about the latest boating safety regulations and how to obtain a pleasure craft operator card for you and your children, ask for a copy of Safe Boating Guide.
1 800 267-6687

By preparing for emergencies, such as floods, tornadoes, toxic spills and power failures, you can help keep your family safe. Get information on preparing for and coping with emergencies, find out what goes into a survival kit and create an emergency communication plan for your family.
1 800 830-3118

Published: October 2003 Updated: 2005-10-28	Top	Important Notices