Baby's Stationary Activity Centre

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A stationary activity centre is a small structure for a baby to sit up and play while being enclosed. These centres usually are mounted on a platform and have a tray.

Children like to rock, jump and bounce when they are in one of these centres. If the centre tips over, your baby could be hurt or trapped under it.

When children are in one of these centres, they can reach OUT. They can reach UP. They may grab things that they should not have. They may pull things down on top of their heads.

If you put your baby in a stationary activity centre, stay with the baby at all times.

What to look for when you use an activity centre
Before placing a baby in a stationary activity centre, check the toys on the activity centre to make sure they are not broken or loose. Sharp points can cut. Small pieces can choke your child.

• Keep an eye on your child! NEVER leave your baby alone in the activity centre. If the doorbell rings or you have to leave the room for any reason, take your baby with you.
• Keep the activity centre away from stairs, doors, windows, the coffee table, plants, lamps, the TV and your wood stove, fireplace or heater.
• Keep curtain and blind cords out of the reach of children.
• Think twice before you buy a used activity centre.
  • Make sure it is in good condition.
  • If it is damaged, it may be unsafe.
• Check the label to make sure the activity centre is strong enough to hold your baby’s weight. It is illegal to sell baby walkers in Canada. Removing wheels from a baby walker does not make it a stationary activity centre. Baby walkers should be destroyed and thrown away.

For more information contact Product Safety, Health Canada.